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15 promising nonfiction books for spring 2013
April showers bring May flowers. Here's some fresh non-fiction to check out this spring while you enjoy the new greenery.
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When dictators fall, so do their banknotes
The following now defunct or possibly soon-to-be defunct banknotes are imbued with the symbols and iconography of their leaders, past and present.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they differ on China
China's rise has led President Obama to “pivot” his foreign policy toward Asia, hoping to enhance US power and expand its cooperation with China. Romney speaks more in terms of confronting a country whose interests often clash with those of the US.
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Top 5 ways to save on your summer vacation
If you're pining for a summer vacation but worried about costs, consider how Wayne and Pat Dunlap of Del Mar, Calif., managed to tour 51 countries over two years, marvel at the Egyptian pyramids, scale a New Zealand glacier, and visit Laotian Buddhist monks all for less than $100 a day. "We often stayed at guesthouses and hostels, ate at local family restaurants, took public transportation, and in some cases, traveled on cruise ships offering reduced rates," says Mr. Dunlap, author of the travel book "Plan Your Escape." This year amid price worries and higher summer airfares, especially to Europe such ingenuity could prove essential. Here are five cost-cutting strategies that can help:
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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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Stefan Karlsson The irony of China bashing
China has the strongest currency in the world. So why is Congress targeting China for having currency that is too weak?
10/04/2011 09:00 pm -
Senate hits China for 'cheating' to steal US jobs
The Senate voted Monday to advance a bill that would punish China for manipulating its currency to drive exports. If it became law, the bill would risk a trade war over US jobs.
10/04/2011 12:54 am -
The Reformed Broker Should the retirement age be raised to 70?
One expert argues that life expectancy is up, so raising the retirement age is necessary to preserve benefits.
10/01/2011 01:00 pm -
Oil futures rebound, but losses for quarter loom
Oil futures gain 93 cents a barrel in US to close at $82.14. Brent crude oil futures rise to nearly $104 a barrel.
09/29/2011 05:21 pm -
The Daily Reckoning The US dollar is still in demand
In a market where everything (including gold) is in decline, the dollar remains a safe bet
09/27/2011 05:00 pm -
Stefan Karlsson Why Romney is wrong about China
China is not "manipulating its currency" any more than the Fed manipulates U.S. currency
09/19/2011 03:00 pm -
The Circle Bastiat Donald Trump gets paid in gold bars
Trump accepts three 32-ounce gold bars as a security deposit. Is gold more secure in turbulent financial times?
09/15/2011 07:00 pm -
In Germany, considering a eurozone minus Greece
The coalition government in Germany, the biggest contributor to the eurozone rescue fund, appears split over over a possible sovereign default for Greece.
09/13/2011 04:18 pm -
The New Economy Europe's debt woes threaten eurozone – and the US
Europe's debt woes will lead to further declines in the euro and European stocks. The risk to the US? Its banks.
09/07/2011 11:38 am -
Africa Monitor West Africa Rising: Nigeria shifting currency reserves from dollars to Chinese yuan
Africa's top oil exporter will convert as much as 10 percent of its foreign cash reserves to the Chinese yuan as China's importance as a trade partner grows.
09/06/2011 04:26 pm -
Global markets drop sharply on US, Europe outlook
Global markets reflect worry about rising interest rates for eurozone's weakest nations and possibility of a US recession. Among global markets to tumble most: Germany, down 5.3 percent and France, down 4.7 percent.
09/05/2011 09:15 pm -
Stocks rise worldwide
Stocks up in Asia, Europe after Fed chairman's speech. Futures point to higher open for US stocks.
08/29/2011 09:20 am -
Stefan Karlsson Why inflation numbers aren't always comparable
Many factors, including methods of calculation and the value of various consumer goods, can make the same inflation number have different meanings for different countries
08/26/2011 07:00 pm -
Jackson Hole summit: focus of world markets
Jackson Hole summit is where the Fed's Bernanke will deliver a highly anticipated speech Friday. World markets pushed stocks up, gold down in anticipation that the central banker will announce possible moves at the Jackson Hole summit.
08/25/2011 11:27 am -
European stocks rise for second day
European stocks shrug off local debt woes, while traders look forward to Bernanke speech. But European stocks are expected to remain volatile.
08/23/2011 03:46 pm -
Stefan Karlsson What's the better austerity: more cuts or more taxes?
Each side can point to examples. But one key is the reaction of the population.
08/20/2011 07:44 pm -
The Daily Reckoning Gold prices hit record. Is gold still a buy?
Gold prices top $1,825 an ounce. But there are reasons to think gold prices still have room to go up.
08/19/2011 12:45 am -
AAA credit rating affirmed by Fitch
AAA credit rating for the US remains in place for Fitch Ratings, even though Standard & Poor's downgraded the US from its AAA credit rating
08/17/2011 03:23 pm -
Asian markets rise as cautious investors return
Asian markets react to modest rise in US stock futures. But trading expected to be seasonally thin in Asian markets.
08/15/2011 01:11 am -
Five reasons the S&P downgrade isn’t so bad – and one word of caution
If the Standard & Poors downgrade of US debt from AAA to AA+ worries investors enough, the US may be forced to pay higher interest on its debt, which could affect interest rates across the economy, from mortgages to car loans. But for now, economists say, the economic impact of the downgrade will likely be minimal and US Treasury bonds will continue to be the investment vehicle of choice for American and overseas investors. “Despite the drop in the rating and the fact that the US economy is going through a fiscal crisis, it’s still one of the safest places to invest,” says Farhad Saboori, an economist at Albright College in Reading, Penn. Here are five reasons why the downgrade isn’t as bad as it seems, and a reminder not to take it too lightly:
08/08/2011 06:07 pm -
World markets respond to US credit downgrade
Today is the first day that most stock exchanges have been open since ratings agency Standard & Poor's announced its US credit downgrade from a AAA rating to AA+. Here’s how world markets have responded so far:
08/08/2011 01:33 pm -
Global markets fall, US markets recover, leaving investors jittery
Global markets fell for the eighth day on Friday, while the US markets recovered from Thursday's plummet. As global markets drop, fear grows that the global economy could slip into another recession.
08/05/2011 04:26 pm -
Asian stocks fall, indicate rush to safety
Asian stocks fell more than 5 percent Friday, after the worst day on Wall Street since December 2008.
08/05/2011 02:05 am -
Stocks plunge: four factors behind investor pessimism
The stock market is tanking. At midday Aug. 4, the Dow had fallen 300 points. The bond market is also beginning to growl like a bear. Investors are buying long-dated bonds while eschewing shorter-term securities to protect their assets, a clear indication that they feel the economy is likely to weaken further. High-profile economists are also turning gloomy. Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers put the chances of another recession at 1-in-3; Harvard economist Martin Feldstein put it at 1-in-2. What's behind all the pessimism? Here are four big factors that are weighing on stocks and could determine the course of the global economy in the coming months:
08/04/2011 01:32 pm -
Debt limit compromise: Global markets cheer, but...
Debt limit deal causes jump for stocks in Asia and stock futures in US. But big cuts from second step of debt limit plan would be needed for a durable rally.
08/01/2011 12:55 am
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