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How the world is reacting to Obama's reelection

From China to Iran, President Obama's reelection elicited everything from celebration to doubt about his second-term agenda. Here are 11 responses:
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.
Japan: One year after Fukushima nuclear disaster, 4 repercussions

The March 11, 2011 Japan earthquake was one of the world's worst earthquakes. It triggered a tsunami, flooding, landslides, fires, and a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
In Pictures: Japan's 7.1 earthquake
2011 predictions: interest rates around the world

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Nissan cars selling well: Profit quadruples despite recalls

Nissan cars were recalled in March, but Nissan still achieved huge second-quarter earnings.
Gold good, TIPS dumb, if you're worried about inflation (which you shouldn't be)

TIPS, inflation-protected Treasury bonds, are now selling at $105 for $100 worth of bonds. People are paying Uncle Sam to for the privilege of loaning him money. Huh?
Is hard currency on its way out? Introducing the new virtual world currency.

The new virtual world currency is an index of the world’s 15 largest economies, weighted by their gross domestic product, adjusted for purchasing power parity.
New Federal Reserve plan to buoy economy: Too much or too little?

The Federal Reserve is expected to approve a program of quantitative easing at a meeting next week. Experts on monetary policy are divided over whether the plan will work buoy the economy.
Stock prices climb amid pledge to balance trade

Stock prices rise, but dollar falls to a 15-year low against the Japanese yen.
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.
Japan: Lessons of a debauched currency

Everything happening in the US today happened in Japan in the 1980's. And when their bubble burst, they fell into a decline from which they've never recovered.
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.
Now, US can get tough with China on currency

Changing economic conditions in China and the US have made it possible for the US government to take action on China's manipulation of the yuan.
Stock markets rise on hopes of Fed easing

Stock markets from Asia to Europe are higher, anticipating that the Federal Reserve will try to boost the struggling US economy.
Will weakening the dollar create jobs?

A falling dollar creates cheaper exports, driving up manufacturing jobs, right? Actually, a weak dollar policy invites currency wars, where everyone loses, plus it makes imports cost more.
Stock prices fall globally

Stock prices expected to fall in the US as well at the start of a key week of economic reports.
The Monitor's View: Perils of clashes with China over currency and rare-earth exports

Using trade as a tool for market advantage or as a substitute for war has its limits. China went too far in cutting exports of rare-earth minerals to Japan. Will the US go too far in punishing China on currency manipulation?
NBER: Recession ended last June

The recession is over, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Have you noticed the sudden upswing of the economy?
Why is the yen so strong?

Japanese deflation, weak American and European economies, combined with reinforcements from China, keep the yen high.
Gold prices reach record high on dollar, economy concerns

Gold prices hit a record high on Thursday as the softer dollar and uncertainty about economic and financial stability persuaded investors to seek a safe place to park their assets.
The Monitor's View: Export giants Japan and China challenge US with currency ploys

Japan's move to devalue the yen and China's continued currency manipulation show a global drive to grow economies with more exports. Will Obama be just as tough in boosting US exports and creating jobs?
Naoto Kan government intervenes in currency market to weaken yen

Naoto Kan stamped his authority on government policy, making the yen less of a one-way bet — even if the effects of intervention prove to be short-lived.
War spending and the economy: You say boom, I say ka-boom!

Paul Krugman argues that WWII spending bought America out of the Great Depression. But what about the other side? What happened with military spending in Japan?
Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan wins party vote to stay in power

Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan was reelected head of the ruling Democratic Party on Tuesday, surviving a challenge from scandal-tainted Ichiro Ozawa and sparing Japan another leadership change.
Does investor insecurity lie at the heart of the Swiss franc's rise?

Nervous investors are sticking their money in mattresses, bonds, gold, and other 'safe' investments. Swiss francs might be the next emblem of safety.
Stock market activity across Europe rises modestly

Stock market results are looking up in Europe Tuesday, despite bad news about the global economic recovery.
Opinion: When Japan's debt bubble bursts – watch out

Japan's course of stimulus and low interest rates will end badly. America must not follow it.
James Bullard and the Fed's incredible threat

James Bullard and the Fed can threaten to fight deflation by seriously undermining the dollar. But does anyone believe they will?
Rupee gets a currency symbol signaling arrival on global economic stage

Rupee has joined the ranks of the dollar, the pound, the euro and the yen with its own currency symbol.