Topic: Barry Eichengreen

World debt crisis: eight reasons you should care

As the world starts to focus on its debt crisis, Greece's financial woes may presage problems to come in Europe and the United States – with implications for your bank account and stock portfolio.

China takes baby step to reduce dependence on dollar

The authorities have launched a pilot project allowing some trade in renminbi. It comes as top US and Chinese officials wrap up a summit on economic coordination Tuesday.

Fed's outlook brightens. Is deflation still a threat?

U.S. dollar faces threats to its reign

War spending, trade deficits, and devaluation against foreign currencies weigh on the greenback.