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Discusses how the devaluation of the dollar against the euro and other currencies has impacted the inflation of niche markets such as truffles and caviar. How U.S. importers of European goods are forced to either raise their prices or accept lower profits; Suggestion that good caviar and truffles cannot be found domestically; Rise in the general price index by 2.3 percent; Decline of the dollar against the Canadian dollar and the Japanese yen; Impact of the fear of competition on China and European exporters; Decrease in the margins of sale for the export of wines and cookies from places such as France and Italy; Increase in the price of preserved truffles due to the speed of currency futures.

Reports that Tony Blair will favor a referendum on a proposed constitution for the soon-to-be enlarged European Union. Impact on the postponement of a decision on Britain's adoption of the euro single currency; Evidence of a shift in Mr. Blair's agenda; Aspects of the emotional debate in Britain about Europe.

Focuses on how small companies in the United States are adjusting with the devaluation of the dollar. Comparison of the value of the dollar against the euro; Impact of the devaluation of the dollar on the prices of commodities; Benefits gained by small businesses exporting their goods; Exchange parity between the Chinese yuan and the dollar.

Discusses the likelihood of a referendum on the euro in Great Britain. How the dispute over the Iraq War has overshadowed promotion of the euro by Prime Minister Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, chancellor of the exchequer; Public inquiry into the apparent suicide of weapons expert David Kelly, led by Lord Hutton; View that the Hutton inquiry has become a critical test of the government's credibility; Views of analysts; Issue of the euro's suitability for adoption in Britain.

Focuses on the impact of an imminent war against Iraq on the efforts of British Prime Minister Tony Blair to persuade Britons of the need for entry into the euro currency. Outlook for passage into the currency; Reasons for opposing the euro, such as the incompatibility of European and British economies and the inflexibility of the euro zone; Tests used by Blair and chancellor Gordon Brown to determine whether or not Britain should adopt the euro.

Examines the choice by Great Britain not to adopt the currency of European Union in light of the decreased valuation of the euro against the American dollar. Vindication that some proponents of the pound feel as the euro declines; Vote on whether to accept the euro in Denmark.

Examines the problems with the dwindling value of the euro, the currency of the European Union countries. Call for intervention in the foreign exchange markets by European Commission president Romano Prodi; Views on the effects of having no government behind the paper currency; Announcement by the European Central Bank that it would purchase billions of euros.