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The article focuses on predictions from currency strategists concerning the value of the U.S. dollar in 2008. The strategists are predicting that by the end of 2008 the dollar will have strengthened against several foreign currencies, including the British pound and Canadian dollar, and that the valuation of the Euro will have dropped. The impact the U.S. housing crisis, credit crisis, and a possible recession in the U.S. could have on the value of the dollar in 2008 is discussed.

The author reports on the fall in value of the U.S. dollar between 2006 and 2007 and the options which the U.S. federal government has to try to make the U.S. dollar stronger. Various options to improve the value of the U.S. dollar are mentioned including increasing interest rates or buying dollars in foreign exchange markets. INSET: Forex Rx.

The article reports on the impact a weakening U.S. dollar, caused in part by a September 2007 interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, has had and could have on the price of oil. The September price of oil is $82.51 per barrel, and analysts feel that if the price continues to climb there is a risk of damage to the global economy.

Examines rising trade tensions between the Chinese and U.S. economies. Threats of tariffs on Chinese goods by some members of Congress unless Beijing agrees to a currency revaluation; Warnings of investors and economists; Possibility that a financial disturbance would disrupt the U.S. economy and stock market, as well as global financial markets; Why China has kept its currency pegged to the dollar; How the bid that China's oil giant Cnooc Ltd. made for Unocal is subject to U.S. government approval; American investments in China; Views of strategists; Wisdom of a yuan revaluation; Outlook if trade tensions escalate.

The author argues that alleged Chinese currency manipulation has been used as a scapegoat for economic problems in the U.S. and Europe, while Chinese exports have risen as they would have under typical conditions.

The article reports on the depreciation of the Euro currency on December 14, 2011, which is attributed to a possible failure of the Euro-zone summit in December 2011.

The article reports on the statement of newly-appointed Trade Minister Fernando Pimentel on January 3, 2011, that President Dilma Rousseff will talk to Chinese officials on the issue of the weakness of their currency, when she travel to Beijing in April.

This section presents assessments on the financial crisis in member-countries of the European Union (EU). The author believes that the crisis could be resolved by adopting debt restructuring and hastening European integration. He suggests that Greece, Ireland and Portugal could return to the bond markets, after their recovery from the crisis. He also recommends the reintroduction of a national currency that would allow lower exchange rate.

The author talks about the rising inflation in Venezuela, the bolivar, and the nonexistence of monetary rule to prohibit the central bank from financing the government, and maintains that political will is necessary to make fiat money reliable.

The article reports on the devaluation of the British pound following the release of the annual budget statement. The pound fell after Chancellor of the Exchequer Alastair Darling announced increase in government borrowing needs, along with revised downbeat economic projections. Mark Frey of Custom House said the total additions to the government debt load of £703 billion are being regarded as an immense price tag. Meanwhile, the Polish zloty, the Hungarian forint and the Czech koruna fell against the euro.

The author reflects on the possible decline in the value of the U.S. dollar or the paper money and speculates on the return to gold as the standard for the global financial system. The author says that the U.S. is experiencing debt-deflation as shown by falling prices, stagnant credit markets and declining asset values in 2008. He also mentions that many have blamed Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson for letting Lehman Brothers go to dissolution but he says that the credit crunch was already happening and this was inevitable.

The article reports that Hungary will float its currency, the forint, in February 2008 rather than trade in a band against the euro. The government and the central bank lifted the band in which the currency was traded since 2001 to keep the currency stable and prepare for Hungary's adoption of the euro. However, the country is faced with rising commodity prices and the move will reportedly help fight Hungarian inflation.

The author reflects on why a weak dollar is not good for the U.S. economy. He claims that a weak dollar directly aids in pushing prices of basic commodities, particularly crude oil because it removes the incentive for oil producers to increase production. He adds that the depreciating value of the dollar reduces current U.S. consumer wealth because of lower purchasing power and through the erosive power of inflation in the long run.

The article reports on the dollar's rebound after it has weakened in the past quarters of 2007, giving assurance that foreigners are safe to invest in the U.S. According to a report by the Treasury International Capital, total foreign holdings of Treasury bills, notes, and bonds were $2.31 trillion by the end of October 2007 from $2.251 trillion during the previous month end. Such improvement is attributed to the perception that there would be progress in resolving the credit crises.

The author contends that currency movements and the valuation of money are directed in large part by protectionism. He refutes the economic notion that international prices are set by competition and habitually compensate for currency changes. He reiterates that currency misalignments are driven by the business cycle rather than trade deficits.

The article focuses on the factors, including a poor housing market, decrease in productivity growth, and an increase in the number of companies across the globe that are adopting technology and business practices that the U.S, pioneered, that have led to an inability of the U.S. dollar to regain the strength it saw across the globe in past years.

The article reports on the recovery of the value of the U.S. dollar against the euro and the yen in January 2006.

Reports that a handful of companies are pitching services that let people make payments to one another in gold, much as they might wire cash through a bank account. Discovery of a small but promising market amid soaring bullion prices and simmering concerns about the health of the U.S. economy; Example of one of the main providers, GoldMoney.com, based in the British Channel Islands and founded by James Turk; Argument that current U.S. economic fundamentals, including rising government spending paired with an increasing trade deficit, will inevitably cause the dollar to weaken dramatically.

Focuses on individual investors who are putting their money into the Iraqi dinar, the official currency of post-Saddam Hussein Iraq. Value of Iraqi dinar sold by Bill Burbank since he started his currency-trading business in October 2003; Comments from Burbank; Web site that Burbank started to sell dinar; Comparison of the exchange rate for the dinar relative to the American dollar now and during Hussein's regime prior to war; Risk factors of investing in the dinar; Statistics indicating the Italian lira suffered after World War II; How Burbank got involved in this business.

Reports on the inflation problem being faced by Brazil, as of December 2002.

Provides an update on the currency trading as of November 27, 2002.

Reports on the issues surrounding the decision of Hong Kong, China to peg the local currency to the U.S. dollar.

Discusses the economic aspects of currency, and the possible benefits of devaluing one's currency in a time of slow economic growth. How a country devaluing its currency can make gains in exports and reduce its imports, thereby riding the economic growth of trading partners; Potential danger of a world-wide currency weakness race; How depreciating currency could lead to inflation; Potential of weakening Asian currencies to increase the value of the dollar.

Discusses the increasing use of the United States dollar as the official currency of Latin American countries. Example of El Salvador, which adopted the dollar on January 1, 2001; Possibility that Latin America could use the dollar as a common currency; Obstacles to the use of the dollar as common currency, especially political ones.

Discusses an economic experiment conducted in Guardiagrele, Italy by retired law professor Giacinto Auriti. Aim of his experiment, to prove his theory about money and a vast banking conspiracy; Details of Auriti's economic theory; His use of an invented currency to prove his thesis.

Focuses on the efforts of the government of Denmark to convince the Danish populace to change their currency, kronor, into the euro. Information on the political activity of Henrik Dam Kristensen, social minister of Denmark; Why the government want to make euro its currency; Reason for the rejection of the euro by the people.

Discusses the downturn in United States stocks which knocked down the dollar against the deutsche mark and the yen. Effect of the declines in Asian stocks and Southeast Asian currencies on dollar's power; Forecast for deutsche mark and Swiss franc's stability; Stock market trend in Mexico and Brazil.

States that Kenya's shilling sank to 70.26 against the American dollar. Details on the slide of the Kenyan currency which began on August 1, 1997; Why the International Monetary Fund halted an aid package to the country.

Opinion. Compares the strength of the Hong Kong dollar to that of Britain's pound sterling and the United States' dollar. When was the Hong Kong dollar linked to Britain's pound sterling; Why did Hong Kong float its dollar; Reason for the volatility of the dollar; Details on the status of the Hong Kong currency.

Presents statistical information on key currency cross rates for trading ended January 2, 1996.

Looks at the United States dollar declining against the German mark and Japanese yen. Information on trading; Steeper dollar decline seen; Dollar seen as vulnerable. INSETS: Key currency cross rates.;Currency trading..