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Reports on the status of various currencies as of November 8, 2004.

Reports on the status of the foreign exchange market as of November 8, 2004.

Reports on the decision of Cuba to end the circulation of the American dollar to reduce its vulnerability to United States sanctions.

Reports on the status of currencies as of November 5, 2004.

Presents the exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. dollar as of November 1 2004.

Reports that Japan issued a series of currency bills on November 1, 2004. Features of the bill; Value of the Japanese yen; Aim in releasing the bills of preventing counterfeiting.

This article discusses the decline in popularity of pennies. The article recounts a tale of a New York City man being not allowed to pay for his meal with pennies by a city restaurant. New York State politician Rubén Diaz Sr. has introduced a bill to the state Senate requiring retail establishments to accept all forms and denominations of legal tender, including pennies.

The article examines the economic challenges of Russia's oil export business. As the world's second-largest oil exporter, Russia is taking in $500 million a day from crude oil exports. Yet Russia is still a relatively poor developing country. The challenges is that, as more oil dollars flow back to Russia, they are converted to the local currency, raising the value of that currency, as well as the threat of inflation. The threat to Russia is that its manufacturing will decline as goods become more expensive overseas, while imports rise as they become cheaper at home. This would lead to a de-industrialization of the economy.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the need to make cheaper money for the U.S. The author mentions the statement of Government Accountability Office during a House Subcommittee hearing which states that replacement of dollar bills with coins could save the government $4.4 billion for 30 years. He argues that it is reasonable to convert dollar bills into dollar coins.

The survival of the common European Union currency, free movement across national borders and trans-Atlantic collective security are all in serious doubt. Europe's leaders are in denial or paralyzed. How could any European leader let these pillars of the Continent's well-being be jeopardized? The problem is there are no European leaders, just a German chancellor, a French president, an Italian prime minister and others who profess a continental vision but never look much beyond their local political interests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

LONDON -- Fears over the European financial crisis began to spread Tuesday from the weaker countries to healthier ones, including Italy and Belgium, and even much stronger Germany, spurring a stepped up search for a solution to the economic problems putting a strain on Europe's decade-old monetary union. Despite the commitment of close to 200 billion euros ($260 billion) in bailout funds to two economically stricken nations -- Greece and Ireland -- borrowing costs across the continent rose as investors worried about the growing risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

THE United States has gone off the gold standard, but to the party designer David Monn, gold is still the standard by which glamour is measured. To spruce up a home for holiday entertaining, Mr. Monn has a particular fondness for it. ''I have rarely used silver,'' he said over coffee the other morning. ''I have always loved that bronze dore richness. Gold is warm. It is a color that makes you feel good.'' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BUJUMBURA, Burundi -- The world's newest common market was created Thursday when a regional bloc of five east African countries freed up the movement of people, products and capital across borders, furthering East Africa's dream of broad political unification. The transformation and growth of the bloc, known as the East African Community, has been unfolding quickly after being reinvigorated just over 10 years ago. The bloc aims to become a monetary union by 2012 and have a common currency by 2015, with political federation to come soon after. Ultimately, leaders from the countries talk about becoming a single east African nation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Singapore THE dream of monetary union across Europe has turned into a nightmare. Led by France and Germany, European countries have decided to spend colossal sums of taxpayers' money they cannot afford to heal mounting internal disparities they cannot conceal to shore up an edifice many believe cannot stand. On Monday, that skepticism briefly pulled the value of the euro down to a four-year low against the dollar. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WASHINGTON -- For decades -- through political upheaval and wars and wild bouts of deficits or inflation -- the debt of the United States has always been rated AAA, the gold standard of creditworthiness by which all nations are compared. That was true before President Obama published his budget on Monday, with its projections of huge American deficits over the next decade and beyond. Astoundingly or not, it was as true after those estimates were published. Of course, had it been the United States Widget Company projecting red ink as far as the eye could see, no one would lend it a dime. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Serbia applied for European Union membership on Tuesday in a drive to turn its back on the war, poverty and isolation of the 1990s. President Boris Tadic submitted the application to Sweden, holder of the bloc's rotating presidency. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

As the global financial crisis has unfolded, many South Koreans feel they are reliving a nightmare. South Korean stock markets and currency have dropped more than 30 percent since last summer as foreign investors have fled in droves. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Singapore Telecommunications, Southeast Asia's largest phone company, reported a profit that fell more than analysts estimated and said strength in the local currency would erode overseas earnings this year. Net income fell 5.3 percent, to 878.1 million Singapore dollars ($623 million) in the three months to June 30, the company said. Sales rose 5.9 percent, to 3.78 billion Singapore dollars. Profit from mobile affiliates, including those in Indonesia and the Philippines, declined 6.2 percent, the first decline in 13 quarters. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Harold Wenning, 69, remembers what he called ''the one-for-five trick'' from his days running a news kiosk in Midtown Manhattan. ''They'll say it's a five and give you a one,'' he said. ''I had a guy say it was a 20 once and he gave me a one. I had a guy buy a roll of quarters from me and he gave me a dollar. That happens.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Presents the author's view on recent developments regarding the Chinese currency and its influence on the United States housing market. Discussion of the Chinese yuan and its value relative to the American dollar; View that China currently sells to the world almost everything the world wants and then buys United States Treasury securities; Review of how a change in the value of Chinese currency will effect interest rates in the U.S.; Comments from bond analyst Kathleen Shanley of Gimme Credit, regarding potential regional economic downturns.

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 on the reaction of many Cubans to the replacement of the U.S. dollar as the dominant legal tender. Decision of President Fidel Castro to ban the dollar from use in all transactions; Description of the convertible peso; Collection of dollar bank accounts in exchange for the convertible pesos.

Reports on the status of gold and currencies around the world as of June 18, 2004.

Reports on the status of currencies around the world as of May 28, 2004.

Reports on the performance of gold as of May 25, 2004. Hong Kong late; London morning fixing; London afternoon fixing; London late fixing; Paris afternoon fixing; Zurich late afternoon bid; Gold coins,

Presents gold prices as of May 11, 2004. Highs and lows; Gold coins prices.

Reports on the performance of gold in the United States as of May 8, 2004. Hong Kong late; American Eagle; Australia Kangaroo; Maple leaf; China Panda; U.S. silver coins; U.S. platinum eagle.

Presents an overview of the foreign exchange in April 2004. Currency; Dollar rates; Percentage changes.

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.

Provides statistics reflecting gold prices in various markets including Hong Kong, London, England and Zurich, Switzerland, as of March 8, 2004.

Reports on the status of the foreign exchange as of February 24, 2004.

Reports that Indonesia's interest rate fell amid slowing inflation and rising demand for the country's currency and stocks. Observation that interest rates are buoying optimism about the economic prospects of Indonesia in 2004.

Provides information on the value of gold in various international markets as of January 14, 2004.

Presents the exchange rate of various currencies against the U.S. dollar as of January 14, 2004. Foreign currency in dollars; Dollars in foreign currency including peso, Canadian dollar, euro, pound and ringgit.

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 factors that affect the value of paper currency. Proof that the dollar has value; Effect of government backing on paper currency; Currency question in Iraq; Issues concerning the value of Swiss dinars; Behavior of the Swiss dinar against the dollar.

Reports on the implications of the fluctuations of the currency markets in Europe. Risks to the global economic recovery; Factors that influence the currency situation; Implications for the economy, business and finance.

Presents news concerning currencies as of November 13, 2003.

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.

Reports on efforts by the South Korean government to make the country a leading Asian business hub by slowly lifting restrictions on the ways its currency, the won, is traded and used abroad. How encouraging foreign investment is seen as vital to the economy; Comments of Han Duck Soo, secretary for economic affairs; Ways the government will ease currency restrictions, including giving companies more freedom to borrow abroad.

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.

Reports that President Carlos Saul Menem of Argentina and his chief economic advisers have pledged to retain the Government's fixed exchange rate that maintains the value of the Argentine peso to the American dollar one to one. Concerns of Argentine economists and Wall Street analysts about the currency peg; Terms of the law that the currency stabilization is set by; Factors relating to President Menem's installation of the system in 1991.

States that negotiations are going on between government and business leaders on a private industry proposal to create joint funds to stabilize the peso, according to officials in Mexico City. State of the Mexican currency; Comments by Dionisio Garza Medina, chairman of the industrial conglomerate Alfa.

Opinion. Discusses the workability of $1 coins as introduced by US President Bill Clinton, the second in its kind since 1971. Reactions of the Congress; Fate of Dwight D. Eisenhower dollar introduced in the year 1971; Paper dollars as preferred by Americans over coins.

Reports that Britain's Financial Times-Stock Exchange index recorded its biggest one-day gain on September 26, 1997. Other markets reacting sharply after a report that the government was considering joining the European single-currency union after its planned introduction in 1999; Background and reaction to the report; Figures on British stocks and currency from January-September, 1997.

Reports on the differences between the US, Germany and Japan on the issue of currency as they gather for the G-7 summit in Washington. Allegations of Germany and Japan against the US; Comments of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the US; Concern of economists on the open dissension; Arguments of Washington.

Reports that on August 4th, 1997, Russia's President Boris N. Yelstin made an announcement that effective January 1st, 1997, through the changing of its denomination of the ruble, the government will erase the country's inflation. Details on the exchange rate for the bills; Impact of the governments' decision; Comments from director of the Moscow office of the international Monetary Fund, Martin Gilman.