Topic: U.S. Dollar
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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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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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Ron Paul vs. the Federal Reserve: four epic moments
Ron Paul hasn't been the Federal Reserve's only critic, but he ranks among the most consistent and persistent in his charge that the Fed has debased the dollar and destroyed the wealth of Americans.
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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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Six reasons to keep America as No. 1 superpower
Many around the world say American decline would preserve global stability through a better balance of power. They’re wrong, says Steve Yetiv, a political science professor at Old Dominion University. It’s not that other countries or international institutions can’t play vital roles. They do. But they can't yet do what Washington does around the world, Yetiv says. Here he gives six examples.
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Will Fed begin to raise rates soon?
The Federal Reserve is expected to signal whether inflation is its top concern.
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Saudi Arabia to boost oil output. Will gas prices fall?
At a rare meeting Sunday, some oil-producing nations tried to stabilize prices – and Western concerns over a recession.
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Mexicans in the U.S. sending fewer dollars home
Remittances peaked at $24 billion last year. A slowing US economy and tougher border enforcement is blamed.
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Rising mortgage rates add to housing woes
Higher mortgage rates since March are tied in part to investors' inflation worries.
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Stagnation and inflation box in Fed
Public expectations can make inflation hard to contain.
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A weather-beaten economy
Severe weather in the US interior has wrought economic disaster. But recovery may be quick.
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Financial Q&A: Diversification is required for a windfall
Submit your questions to Steve at money@csmonitor.com
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The Monitor's View: Had enough of high prices?
Of all the bad economic data, the cost of food and oil need the Fed's urgent attention.
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The U.S. is for sale – and foreign investors are buying
The dollar's slump makes scooping up US businesses and real estate a financial bargain.
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U.S. dollar faces threats to its reign
War spending, trade deficits, and devaluation against foreign currencies weigh on the greenback.
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Imports fall, improving U.S. trade balance
The shift reflects consumer stress, but it could help boost US manufacturers.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the farm bill, the dollar's power, and whale-inspired technology.
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Opinion: An expat's view of the falling dollar
Even Europeans are worried about this trend.
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Opinion: What's next for the Ron Paul revolution?
The effort to renew the Founding Fathers' vision is good for America.
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Why U.S. job market has not plunged
April saw only 20,000 jobs lost, and unemployment improved to 5 percent.
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What has driven up oil prices
Speculation and a falling dollar may now be as important as supply and demand, analysts say.
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Are Fed rate cuts nearly over?
After a potential cut Wednesday, the central bank may pause to assess the economy.
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High oil prices put focus on Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Stop adding to the oil reserve, some say.
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Banking woes seem to ease. Is it a sign?
Evidence of stability includes easing US bond prices and bank moves to raise capital.
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Inflation hits consumers worldwide
The rising prices complicate policy efforts to battle recession.
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Toronto's condo market booms
Lagging US home sales haven't hit the Canadian city's real estate market – yet.
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Mutual funds: A ride reserved for the strong at heart
The first quarter of '08 witnessed many investors shifting from stock- to money-market funds. They may miss out on a recovery.
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What's in your wallet?
People carry money about, save it, and spend it, but often know almost nothing about it.
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Grain prices soar globally
Rice shortages are appearing across Asia. In Egypt, the Army is now baking bread to curb food riots.
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Signs the U.S. dollar free fall is ending
The greenback has bounced back a bit after hitting a record low against the euro last week.
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