Topic: Hong Kong Dollar

EU still looking for way forward on Greece, growth, and euro zone

The latest summit in Brussels concluded with wide agreement that something needs to be done but with little consensus on what to do.

After falling, stocks recover from Europe elections

Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis.  In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.

Stocks rise as Greece nears debt swap deal

The Dow gained 70 points to close at 12907 Thursday as Greece closed in on a deal to restructure its debt and avoid a default.

Strong manufacturing data boosts stocks

Stocks climbed Wednesday after strong manufacturing data and encouraging reports about the Greek debt crisis. The Dow rose 83 points to close at 12716.

Stock market divide: Asia down, Europe up

Stock market indexes in Asia close lower on bad news out of Europe. But European stock market indexes rise on hopes for stronger US job data.

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.

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:

Stocks end higher as LinkedIn soars on debut

The Dow rose about 45 points, and LinkedIn traded at more than $100 early in the afternoon but fell before closing

Stocks end modestly lower as energy slides

The Dow fell about 3 points, ending a four-day winning streak

Japan earthquake rattles world markets

Japan earthquake drives down major European markets at close. US stocks at midday also down as investors try to evaluate impact of new 7.4 magnitude Japan earthquake.

Slave labor? I didn't get paid for this piece – and I'm OK with that

More and more writers are publishing their work without payment in exchange for the promise of 'prestige' and 'platform.'

Stock market: News-laden week starts lower globally

Stock market news was slightly negative Monday morning, as world markets fell and earnings expectations were weak.

Hong Kong, unhitch yourself from falling US dollar

With the Fed easing and the value of the US dollar falling, Hong Kong should peg its currency to the yuan.

Gold reaches all-time high Wednesday, as dollar weakens

Gold prices set another new mark Wednesday before settling back down. In addition to gold, silver also reached a new price level not seen in 30 years.

Benigno Aquino addresses Philippines, condemns Arroyo and corruption

Benigno Aquino on Monday delivered his first State of the Nation address as president of the Philippines. He accused his predecessor Goria Arroyo of corruption and financial squandering.

Chinese currency announcement has little impact on US markets

The announcement is a part of the "Great Correction" taking shape in the aftermath of the recession.

Currency charts new course? Wall Street skeptical of China's yuan move

Currency charts: China’s yuan strengthened Monday, but the euro faltered. Dow average slipped 8 points.

Me and Mrs. Mugabe: a case of mistaken identity

Mystified by being called Mrs. Mugabe, Zimbabwe's famous first lady, an English immigrant does a little digging.

Inflation and the Asian consumer boom

It's hard to tell what's going on right now – inflation or deflation?

Now that Google China says 'no' to censoring, who wins: Google or China?

Google China announced Monday that it will stop censoring search results. For both Google and China, the risks are big.

Money Daily Brief: Jobless claims fall

Asian stocks rise on the strength of better US retail sales and strong JPMorgqn Chase earnings.

Money daily brief: On strong yen, markets slip

Global stocks react negatively to a stronger Japanese Yen, weak US economic indicators

Chinese firms’ new challenge: Sell to Chinese

Jack Yin and other factory owners find it's not easy to sell to their countrymen.

Japan must shake off US-style globalization

The likely next prime minister outlines his hopes for a more Asia-focused Japan.

Obama's teleprompter commits mutiny during major science speech