Topic: Bretton Woods

Hillary Clinton's new job: At the world bank?

Hillary Clinton has announced that she is interested in a job at the World Bank, opening up when Robert Zoellick retires. 

Gold rush? Why gold standard glitters for some in GOP.

Backers of a gold standard – a view popular with many tea party advocates – see a gold-backed currency as a way to rein in government spending and minimize the role of the Federal Reserve.

From gold rush to gold standard: history's filigree

A timeline of the precious metal's effects on the world – from gold rush to gold standard.

Fix the IMF: Go for growth. End 'bailout nation.'

IMF doesn't just need a new leader, it needs a new mission focused on growth.

China's super rich show doubt about country's economic future

Some 60 percent of China's wealthiest are thinking of leaving - and many have already put money away offshore.

West Africa Rising: World Bank predicts more rapid growth

While the US limps back from its downturn at an economic growth rate of 3.0, World Bank officials expect the 47 countries south of the Sahara to cruise at a an average of 5.3 percent growth this year.

After his Asia trip, Obama must not give up on new rules for the global economy

Obama may be leaning toward America-first moves at the expense of other nations. He should resist such steps while forging agreements on a new world economic order.

Currency market: Fix the rules. Avoid a trade war.

Currency market adjustments are a major focus of Friday's G-20 meeting of finance ministers and central bankers.

This G-20 summit needs the cool breezes of the real Bretton Woods

The historic site of the 1944 conference in New Hampshire's White Mountains retains from the grandeur of an international meeting that set down the first global financial order.

Economic clout rising, China takes No. 3 seat on World Bank

The World Bank agreed Sunday to boost China’s voting share to 4.42 percent, giving it the third biggest say after the United States and Japan.

Don't be naive about Russia's real aims

A global currency? No. A dollar substitute? Maybe.

Raising Keynes: An old economist finds new rock-star status

Keynesian economics is being hailed as key to ending the collapse.

History as Obama's imperfect guide

Comparisons are made to the Depression and other events, but history has its limits.

Obama as geo-politician

In so many acute global crises lie opportunities for new partnerships, led by the US.

Google unlocks Life magazine's photo vault

G-20 leaders agree to next economic steps

They pledge a more coordinated response to the global financial crisis, including stronger regulation.

Global financial reformers must heed Asia's clout

The IMF and the World Bank are becoming relics of a bygone era. They are too narrowly focused on Europe and America.

France's Sarkozy emerging as leading figure

President Nicolas Sarkozy heads to Asia this week to broach the idea of bringing India and China together with G-8 nations in a 'Bretton Woods II' framework of economic rules.

A new cop for global finance

The US must join Europe in revamping the rules of finance – for mutual prosperity.

History lessons for financial crisis: Act fast, act globally

European leaders call for a new Bretton Woods-type agreement as they meet in Brussels.

Credit crisis driving global cooperation

World markets responded positively Monday to new initiatives emerging from meetings in Washington and Paris.

U.S. dollar faces threats to its reign

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