The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.
Category: Currency
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So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?
President Trump’s plan to eliminate the penny could save the government money, but there’s no guarantee.
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Scott Bessent Helped ‘Break’ the Bank of England. Now He’ll Run the U.S. Treasury.
Scott Bessent’s former colleagues and rivals see the prospective Treasury secretary as a thoughtful choice with a broad understanding of financial markets.
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After Trump’s Tariff Threat, Is a China Currency War Next?
While China could offset American tariffs by letting its currency fall, that might endanger Beijing’s recent efforts to stabilize the economy.
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Why the Dollar Keeps Getting Stronger
President-elect Donald J. Trump often says he prefers a weaker dollar, but economists and investors think his proposed policies will have the opposite effect.
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How Stock, Bond and Currency Markets Could Respond to the Election
Investors are considering the candidates’ policies and historical trends to bet on where stocks, bonds and currencies are headed.
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U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices
A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.
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Why Japan Was Crushed Most in the Global Market Rout
The fragility of a more-than-year-long stock rally in Japan, fueled in part by a weak yen, has been exposed by the sudden strengthening of the currency.
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What’s Behind All the Stock Market Drama?
Analysts and investors have many explanations, including worries about the health of the U.S. economy and shifts in the value of the Japanese yen.