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  • July 2008

    • World Markets Tumble, Dollar Hits New Low

      Bloomberg  |  Jul 15, 08 7:32 AM CDT

      World Markets Tumble, Dollar Hits New Low

      (Newser) - World stocks hit their lowest level since 2006 today as credit-market losses and weakening consumer confidence sent shares falling, reports Bloomberg. The big banks, from UBS in Europe to Cathay in Asia, led declines. The MSCI World Index, Morgan Stanley's indicator of global finance, has now slid into bear market territory, having lost 21% of its value since October. More »

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      US dollar  • Asian markets  • euro  • weak dollar  • financial markets  • yen  • European markets  • pound

  • March 2008

    • 25 Ways to Save in Europe

      MSNBC  |  Mar 19, 08 12:16 PM CDT

      25 Ways to Save in Europe

      (Newser) - Worried that exchanging your dollars into pounds will leave you with pennies? MSNBC outlines 25 ways to stretch your money in Europe. Find no-cost entertainment, like free days at museums or public concerts. Use a credit card or get cash from an ATM for the best exchange rates and lower fees. Haggle, especially at outdoor markets or street vendors. More »

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      travel  • Europe  • money  • US dollar  • euro  • travel tips  • cheap travel  • pound

  • February 2008

    • Dollar Gains Slightly Against the Euro

      Associated Press  |  Feb 25, 08 5:34 AM CST

      Dollar Gains Slightly Against the Euro

      (Newser) - European markets saw the US dollar edge higher against the euro, yen and British pound today as traders looked for clues as to whether the US economy would avoid a recession, reports the Associated Press. Today’s report on January sales of existing homes will likely cast some light on whether the subprime virus will continue to drag the economy down. More »

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      US economy  • US dollar  • euro  • housing  • currency exchange  • pound

  • August 2007

    • Europe Beckons; Penny-Pinchers Can Respond

      New York Times  |  Aug 9, 07 2:06 PM CDT

      Europe Beckons; Penny-Pinchers Can Respond

      (Newser) - The euro and the pound are kicking the dollar's butt, but that doesn't mean you need to cancel your vacation plans. The Times gives you 10 tips for traveling on a shoestring: Find cheap flights abroad Find a budget hotel or rent a villa Within Europe, try the budget airlines Pack light so you can steer clear of airport cabs Take advantage of cheap public transit More »

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      list  • travel  • Europe  • airline  • euro  • budget  • pound  • budget lifestyle

  • July 2007

    • Pound Soars Against Dollar

      Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  Jul 4, 07 1:24 PM CDT

      Pound Soars Against Dollar

      (Newser) - The British pound climbed against the dollar today to a level not seen since June 1981, nudging past $2.02 before closing at $2.0136. The third consecutive trading session with a 26-year high came as the UK braced for a interest rate hike and the US braced for an extended stay by the $2 pound. More »

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      US economy  • money  • US dollar  • euro  • trade  • currency  • exchange rate  • pound  • interest

  • April 2007

    • Dollar Gets Pounded

      Guardian (UK)  |  Apr 18, 07 11:53 AM CDT

      Dollar Gets Pounded

      (Newser) - The British pound hit a 26-year-high against the dollar this morning, triggering inflationary fears there as it pushed past $2 for the first time since Margaret Thatcher's early reign. As  inflation figures spiked to 3.1% in March—the highest  in 10 years—the middle class got hit the hardest, the Daily Telegraph reports. More »

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      inflation  • money  • interest rate  • currency  • exchange rate  • pound

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