Greeks would see living standards plunge; other countries would be hit by billions in losses
So what would it cost if Greece left the euro? As European policymakers struggle to reach a deal to keep the country from a bankruptcy, experts are making rough estimates of the potential costs of failure.
Egyptian currency falls again versus the dollar, dropping to lowest level ever
The Egyptian pound has fallen to its lowest level ever against the dollar, after a central bank auction again allowed buyers to bid higher prices for the U.S. currency.
Swiss Franc volatility wreaks havoc on brokerages, FXCM's future in question
The future of FXCM — a major U.S. foreign-exchange broker — is on the line after Switzerland stunned global markets by abandoning a policy that pegged its currency to the euro.
Russia's ruble currency, hit by sanctions and sharp oil price drop, falls to a historic low
Russia's ruble currency is hitting an all-time low as the country's economy struggles with the combined blows of Western sanctions and a worldwide fall in oil prices.
Get the most from your travel cash: 5 money saving tips for exchanging foreign currencies
Headed overseas for summer vacation? It's easy to get hit with extra fees and expensive exchange rates when switching currencies.
With strong euro hurting exporters, ECB's Draghi comes under more pressure to loosen policy
The European Central Bank is coming under increasing pressure to do more to stem the strength of the euro currency, which is hurting exporters and keeping a lid on the region's recovery from recession.
Asian stock markets mostly lower as investors look ahead to US earnings after strong jobs data
Asian stock markets were mostly lower Monday as investors looked ahead to U.S. corporate earnings following last week's strong job numbers.
US trade gap expected to narrow slightly in May after hitting two-year high
The Commerce Department reports on the U.S. trade deficit in May.
In new move to ease currency controls, China will allow banks to set exchange rates
China has announced a new step toward easing its tight currency controls, allowing banks to set their own exchange rates in dealings with customers.
Global stocks higher after US, China gives signs of stronger growth
World stocks were mostly higher Wednesday on improved U.S. and Chinese economic activity.
China, South Korea summit to enhance already strong ties with currency exchange, trade talks
The economic relationship between China and South Korea looks like it couldn't be better as Xi Jinping arrives in Seoul Thursday for his first presidential visit to the Korean Peninsula.
Asia shares lackluster despite upbeat data, as caution reigns following euphoric 2nd quarter
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as investors shrugged off signs that Chinese manufacturing is regaining momentum.
Asian stocks slip on rebound doubts after US spending, China industrial profit reports
Asian stocks slumped Friday after a reports showed weak U.S. consumer spending and slowing Chinese industrial profit growth, casting doubts on whether the world's two biggest economies can rebound.
Asia stocks trace Wall Street gains on hopes of US bounce after poor 1Q GDP data
Asian stocks rose Thursday, tracing gains on Wall Street, where shares shrugged off a poor quarterly economic report as a blip and instead factored in rebounding growth even as policymakers maintain ultralow interest rates.
Ni hao, y'all: Alabama among states attracting jobs and investment from Chinese companies
Burdened with Alabama's highest unemployment rate, long abandoned by textile mills and furniture plants, Wilcox County desperately needs jobs.
Mutual funds that focused on the biggest stocks, US investments led the way this year
Go big and stay home.
Why smaller stocks' struggles in 2014 are making some small-cap investors more optimistic
This year has felt like a hangover for owners of small-cap stock funds.
Among the most popular areas of mutual fund investing is one of its least understood
They're hot, yet many investors have no idea what they do.
Bitcoin Exchange Bitstamp Halts Withdrawals After Cyber Attack
Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp temporarily halted withdrawals and deposits due to a cyber attack that caps off a rocky stretch for the crypto currency.
Japan's trade deficit widens as export growth slows, imports outpace forecasts
Japan's trade deficit widened to its largest level in five months in July, as exports slowed thanks to faltering demand in China and other key markets, and imports fell by less than forecast.