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Dollar steady ahead of jobs data

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:27:32 EST

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Dollar slips after European bank meeting

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:15:17 EST

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Where's the next Dubai?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:12:20 EST

Dubai's not the only onetime highflier that risks drowning in debt.

Gold ends at record high above $1,200

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:58:21 EST

Gold prices closed at a fresh record high above a $1,200 an ounce Wednesday, the first time it has settled above the milestone, as investors continued to build on the momentum of the precious metal.

Redefining 'emerging markets'

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:20:41 EST

The news that Dubai World may default on $60 billion in loans has reawakened investors' suspicion towards emerging markets.

Dollar gains against yen and euro

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:34:22 EST

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Gold hits $1,200 an ounce

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:50:25 EST

Gold prices crossed $1,200 an ounce Tuesday and closed at a record high as dollar weakness and easing of Dubai debt fears pushed the precious metal higher.

What on earth is up with 'Russia's GPS?'

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:18:05 EST

Russia's ballyhooed satellite navigation system (and Putin's pet project) suffers technical setbacks and malfunctioning devices.

GE, Vivendi near NBC Universal deal - reports

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:55 EST

General Electric is close to clearing a major hurdle in its path to sell control of entertainment giant NBC Universal to Comcast, according to published reports.

Dubai banks to get United Arab Emirates support

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:29:14 EST

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Dubai's threat to U.S. banks

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:40:49 EST

The news that the sovereign wealth fund of Dubai requested a postponement of billions of dollars of debt this week could pose a big problem for U.S. banks.

Toyota to fix 4 million gas pedals

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:27:43 EST

Toyota announced Wednesday that it will fix gas pedals in millions of cars for an accelerator problem that had previously been blamed on floor mats.

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GM's Saab deal falls through

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:27:54 EST

The deal to sell Saab to Swedish firm Koenigsegg Group AB has collapsed, General Motors announced Tuesday.

JPMorgan takes control of Cazenove

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:29:38 EST

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Are Chinese exports good for America?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:04:50 EST

As President Obama completes his trip to China, it's a natural time to ask if trade with the greatest source of U.S. imports are a good thing or bad thing for the still battered U.S. economy

China has to live with a weak dollar

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:31:27 EST

President Obama is in China this week meeting with that nation's leaders. Since China is the largest foreign owner of U.S. debt, I wonder if they are going to give Obama a free toaster.

The iPhone is headed to Seoul

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:17:55 EST

Preparing China's yuan for the world stage

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:49:46 EST

President Barack Obama's visit to China this week has increased the spotlight on one of the top hot-button issues in U.S.-China relations: revaluing the Chinese currency.

China's record debt worries economists

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:04:29 EST

In a world still awash in economic worry, China has stood apart as the one country that has come through the global slump with only the briefest of hiccups.