Currency Values

China’s trade surplus narrowed in September for the second consecutive month on slower growth of imports and exports, reflecting a weakening global economy. Trade data released Thursday showed Chinese exports rose 17.1% last month from a year ago,...

China warned the U.S. against trade protectionism hours after the Senate passed a proposed bill that would slap tariffs on Chinese goods over its perceived under-valued currency. In a written statement posted on its website, China's Foreign Ministry urged...

China on Tuesday blasted a proposed U.S. bill that would punish countries for undervaluing their currency by saying it would undermine the global economy and potentially lead to a trade war....

Web Wednesday arrived early since I'm in China.  And because I'm away, this week's "Cool Websites and Apps" picks are all travel related.  They are also all apps since many of us rely mainly on our smartphones when we're touring around in another city. ...

Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a complaint today alleging that Bank of New York Mellon overcharged the state retirement fund by millions of dollars for foreign currency exchange. The complaint says the bank serves in a fiduciary role as master custodian...

China reported an unexpectedly large trade surplus in April, likely helping U.S. officials in their demands for faster Chinese currency appreciation while the two countries hold high-level talks in Washington. China's trade surplus grew to $11.4 billion...

The Internet offers vast resources for travelers, but don't overlook one of the most basic sources of information: Google. The search box on the Google home page puts all sorts of information at your fingertips without requiring you to go to separate...

The lights are still on at the Eiffel Tower. They keep ringing up sales at Prada in Rome, and London is getting ready to start partying for about a year and a half, beginning with the April 29 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster...

"Money alone sets all the world in motion," said Publilius Syrus, an ancient Latin writer known for aphorisms. But how do you set your money in motion when you travel? Whether check, card or currency, each method has its pluses and minuses. So it's best...

Full text of the presidents' White house news conference where they eac describe te status of a range of bilateral issues.....

China’s currency inched up to a new high against the dollar on Wednesday, the seventh straight session of gains, as President Hu Jintao arrived in Washington for meetings with President Obama. The yuan’s recent strength obviously isn’t a...

Could Mao take a bite out of the greenback? That's what economists will be asking as the Chinese yuan builds momentum toward becoming internationalized and a potential rival to the U.S. dollar. Chinese President Hu Jintao may have heightened those......