April 6, 2023 Ruble down to pre-conflict value against dollar The ruble fell Thursday to a rate of 81.375 against the U.S. dollar, a 35% fall from its value in January just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
April 5, 2023 This administration is no longer protecting the dollar: Peter St Onge Heritage Foundation economist Peter St Onge explains what would happen to the U.S. if the dollar was no longer the world reserve currency on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
February 2, 2023 Dollar strengthens as oil prices stabilize Oil prices settled at lower rates Thursday as the U.S. dollar also strengthened, making crude oil more expensive for buyers outside the country.
January 19, 2023 US dollar slides in value after rate hikes, while Japanese yen rises The value of the U.S. dollar slipped Thursday as traders saw data showing the economy to be slowing. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen appreciated in value.
September 6, 2022 Russians set up method to convert wire currency into Chinese yuan, sparking fears of alliance Russian bank VTB announced that it set up a system to transfer money to yuan that bypasses the SWIFT messaging system and will allow for greater cooperation with China.
June 6, 2022 New York Times' Paul Krugman calls cryptocurrencies a 'scam' NYT opinion columnist Paul Krugman called cryptocurrencies a 'scam' and compared it to the 2008 housing bubble in an op-ed Monday.
July 10, 2019 Video shows drivers in Georgia stopping to grab $175,000 in 'flying' cash on highway Video captured more than a dozen people getting out of their vehicles on Tuesday to grab money that was flying all over a Georgia interstate, police said.
November 15, 2017 Treasury boss Mnuchin, wife raise eyebrows with big money photo op It started as a routine photo op: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and wife Louise Linton touring the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing Wednesday to view the first $1 bills bearing Mnuchin's signature.
April 12, 2017 Trump says he won't label China a currency manipulator Backing away from a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump says his administration will not label China a currency manipulator in a report due this week, though he does feel the U.S. dollar "is getting too strong."
January 12, 2017 In Bitcoin I trust The big online retailer Overstock.com now accepts payment in Bitcoin. That's good news for lovers of liberty because Bitcoins give us an alternative to government-controlled money.