Currency Exchange

The Hidden Costs of the Bailout

Aaron Harber | Posted 10.29.2008 | Politics


Aaron Harber

Unless you believe Washington politicians are financially more astute than the traders on Wall Street, it's easy to see who is getting conned and who is doing the conning.

Gasoline Gift Cards: How Americans Invent Money

Viviana A. Zelizer | Posted 07.24.2008 | Business


Viviana A. Zelizer

A woman was arrested for accepting a $100 gas card from a man in exchange for sex. Gas cards are a tangible reminder of American inventiveness when it comes to money.

Dollar Tumbles To New Low Versus Euro

AP | Matt Moore | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


The dollar hit a new low against the seemingly unstoppable euro Friday as the 13-nation currency broke through $1.41. The euro's ascension drew renew...

Euro Hits All-Time High Against Dollar, Nearing $1.39

AP Via USA Today | Geir Moulson | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


The euro hit an all-time high against the dollar Wednesday, nearing $1.39 amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will soon cut key interest rates a...

Dollar Hits 15-Year Low

Financial Times | Peter Garnham | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


The dollar fell to a fresh 15-year low against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as the currency continued to suffer from the prospect of a cut in US ...