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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:
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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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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.
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In Pictures Japan's 7.1 earthquake
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2011 predictions: interest rates around the world
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Stocks fall in Europe, Asia over worries about Italy
Stocks drop 1 percent or more on major European indexes because of concerns about Italian debt. Japan limits losses with yen intervention. US stocks expected to open lower.
10/31/2011 08:59 am -
Stefan Karlsson China's $240 billion foreign aid
China loses as much as $240 billion per year by investing in loss creating assets like U.S. Treasuries, in effect making it the world's biggest foreign aid donor
10/11/2011 05:00 pm -
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 -
The New Economy Will the US become another Japan?
The differences between the US and Japan are great, but expect a Japan-like lengthy period of slow growth and deflation as America works down its debts
10/04/2011 12:00 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 Reformed Broker Inconceivable!
Five financial scenarios that seemed impossible a short while ago are becoming likely
09/12/2011 05:00 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 -
Japan gets another prime minister: Can he stop the revolving door leadership? (VIDEO)
Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda won the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) presidency Monday and will replace Naoto Kan as prime minister. The aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake will test his leadership.
08/29/2011 12:35 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 -
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 -
How Japan's Fukushima disaster may exacerbate population woes
Japan's aging population is resulting in a quickly shrinking workforce and low prospects for growth. Engaging women in the workforce more fully could help, but there's cultural resistance.
08/11/2011 12:03 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 -
Dow plunges 512 points: Here's what's bothering the stock market
The Dow suffered its worst day since December 2008, when the US was sliding into recession. The flight to bonds was so extreme that stock market investors were paying the US to hold their money.
08/04/2011 07:23 pm -
Why debt-ceiling deal didn't give stock markets a bigger boost
Congress and the president may in part have wanted a deal on the debt ceiling out of concern for financial markets, but word of an agreement couldn't compete with a dismal July report.
08/01/2011 04:37 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 -
Nintendo posts deep loss, shares plunge
Nintendo posted its latest quarter's dire results, causing traders to dump the stock. The sell-off sent the stock down more than 20 percent.
07/29/2011 01:11 am -
Why investors turn to gold amid debt-ceiling uncertainty
The price of gold went up $12.90 an ounce on Monday alone, closing at $1,614.40. But if the debt ceiling is raised, the gold price could come down over the short term.
07/25/2011 06:14 pm -
The New Economy Japan's debt earthquake is rumbling
05/13/2011 11:05 am -
Weak dollar gets boost from Europe's debt problems
Weak dollar: The dollar, like the yen and Swiss franc, often gains when weak economic figures triggers investor worries about the global recovery or when geopolitical tensions make traders cautious.
05/12/2011 06:12 pm -
The Daily Reckoning Gold rises as US interest rates stay down
Gold rises, along with the euro and Australian dollar, after the S&P downgraded its outlook on the US. Gold rises above $1,500 and silver is trading above $44.
04/20/2011 02:17 pm -
G-20 discusses how to help Mideast and North Africa
G-20, a group of financial leaders from 20 of the world's biggest economies, meets in Washington to discuss challenges facing the global economy. The G-20 talks are focusing on how to prevent imbalances in trade and government debt.
04/15/2011 01:37 pm -
The Monitor's View Budget cuts are the dollar's savior
Votes in Congress on budget cuts are being closely watched by China, the markets, and others. Will Democrats and Republicans end Washington's profligate spending and help keep the US dollar as the supreme global currency?
04/14/2011 02:30 pm -
Sendai Airport reopens, but Japan still lacks plan to end nuclear crisis
One month after the March 11 quake that triggered a tsunami and damaged the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japanese authorities say they're still crafting plan to end the nuclear crisis.
04/13/2011 02:02 pm -
Fukushima update: Major aftershock hits Japan; cash and safes are washing ashore
One month after the March 11 quake that triggered a tsunami and damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant, Japanese observed a moment of silence. A 6.6 temblor shook Japan again.
04/11/2011 11:09 am -
The Daily Reckoning As Japan goeth, so goeth the US
Stimulus efforts have put the US in a structural deficit similar to Japan's.
04/08/2011 11:47 pm
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