How Donald Trump Met Reality
From Syria to Goldman Sachs, Donald Trump is ditching Bannonism and moving closer to the American mainstream.
Donald Trump: China Is Not a Currency Manipulator
Throughout his election campaign, Trump accused China of manipulating the yuan to get ahead in trade and accused China of "raping" the U.S.
Venezuela's Government Escalates 'Bread War'
The "bread war": The Venezuelan government has threatened to seize bakeries which do not comply with its new regulations.
Modi Claims Landslide Victory in Battleground State
Almost four in ten voters backed Modi's party in India's biggest state, Uttar Pradesh.
Somalia Plans to Print Its Own Banknotes After 26 Years
Somalia's currency collapsed after the outbreak of civil war.
Why Does the Price of Bitcoin Keep Rising?
The price has reached record highs, with one bitcoin worth more than one ounce of gold for the first time.
China's Congress to Focus on Ailing Economy
Policymakers are worried about high debt levels and an over-inflated housing market.
Trump Says Chinese 'Champions' of Currency Manipulation
During his presidential campaign Trump frequently accused China of keeping its currency artificially low against the dollar to make Chinese exports cheaper, "stealing" American manufacturing jobs.
Trump Admin on Course to Take EU to Task on Currency
A sharp shift in tone toward Germany, casting the euro as fuel for that country's massive trade surplus, has raised concerns that the U.S. president's trade-centric world view may see the euro not as a geopolitical plus, but as another needless bit of multilateralism.
Smart Negotiator? Trump Flunks His First Big Deal
Trump doesn't understand the first thing about trade negotiations
Brexit: Countries 'Queuing Up' for U.K. Trade Deals
The foreign secretary said the U.K. will continue its "joyous exploration of other European culture."
Woman of Color Portrays Lady Liberty For First Time
The coin was unveiled by the U.S. Mint and Treasury, to mark the department's 225th year.
Bitcoin Quietly Rages While Currency Markets Implode
The digital currency 'quietly doubles in size year-on-year, it's covering more and more territory, surprising more and more pundits, and being adopted by more and more people.'
Bitcoin Value Plummets As Chinese Yuan Rises
The cryptocurrency is on course for its worst-performing day in a year.
Is Trump Using Taiwan as a Bargaining Chip With China?
Trump downplayed the call he took from Taiwan's President Tsai.
Why Has Bitcoin's Price Doubled in 2016?
The price of bitcoin has just risen above $800 for the first time since Feb 2014.
Bitcoin Is Being Monitored by the U.S. Government
Cryptocurrencies pose a threat to national security, some experts warn.
Modi's Assault on Black Money Leaves Indians in Despair
Rarely can a country's leader have caused such chaos impacting an entire population.
Why China Should Beware a Trump Presidency
Japan would likely be the first country to develop a nuclear weapon.
How IPFS Is Reimagining the Internet
The goal of IPFS is to add decentralized permanence to data on the web.
Why are the Brits Ignoring Cost of Brexit Devaluation?
Sterling has already lost 10 percent of its value overnight. And a further 10 percent drop is likely.
England: How Indestructible are New Plastic Bank Notes?
England and Wales' new £5 note with Sir Winston Churchill on the back is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional paper-cotton notes.
Ramen Most Valuable Form of Currency in U.S. Prisons
Ramen noodles are more valuable than tobacco, according to a study of U.S. prisoners.
Putin Meets With Medvedev To Talk About Ruble Gains
The Kremlin is concerned about losing revenue from oil.
Brexit: Sterling Takes Record Plunge
World stocks headed for one of the biggest slumps on record Friday after Britain voted to leave the EU.
How Brexit Fears Are Shaking the Currency Markets
While currency fluctuations are not abnormal, the high degree of volatility now is.
Who Is Marian Anderson, the Woman on the New $5 Bill?
The opera singer's Lincoln Memorial performance is considered by some to have helped launch the civil rights movement.
A Look Back at When Women Have Appeared on U.S. Money
A Smithsonian currency expert explains the history behind today's Treasury Department announcement that Harriet Tubman, Marian Anderson and suffragists will appear on the redesigned $20, $10 and $5 bills.
Should the Fed Issue Its Own Bitcoin?
Central banks should respond to currency innovations like Bitcoin by issuing their own.