The Economist

Xi Jinping wants a powerful currency. America’s war has helped

In a scary world, comfort food can be a source of solace. Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop, a restaurant in Hong Kong, offers soothing rice porridge topped with scallions to locals, visitors from ...
CNBC

Bessent says 'many' U.S. allies have asked for currency swaps amid Iran war turbulence

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that "many" U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have requested currency swap lines amid economic turbulence from the war with Iran. Bessent spoke at a ...
Android Police

The secret Gemini integration in Google Sheets means I never have to manually format a budget again

Oluwaniyi Raji is a tech content specialist who covers consumer technology, software, and digital tools. He has published over 300 articles for outlets including BGR (Boy Genius Report), MakeUseOf, ...
CNBC

Trump administration discussing currency swap line with United Arab Emirates

The White House is considering a financial lifeline to the United Arab Emirates as the U.S. war with Iran wreaks havoc on the Gulf state's economy, a White House official told CNBC. Such a move would ...
Investopedia

What Will a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency Look Like?

Tobi is a crypto writer at Investopedia. He aims to simplify the complex concepts of blockchain and cryptocurrencies for the masses. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading consumer economics ...
PBS

Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency in break with tradition

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday. The move would be a first for a sitting ...
CBS News

Trump's signature will be featured on U.S. paper currency, a presidential first, Treasury says

The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, an unprecedented move for a sitting president, the department announced Thursday. The addition of Mr. Trump ...
The New York Times

Trump’s Signature Is Set to Be Added to America’s Currency

President Trump is poised to be the first sitting president to have his signature appear on the U.S. dollar. By Alan Rappeport Alan Rappeport covers the Treasury Department. President Trump’s ...
CNN

China reveals its plan to challenge the US dollar for dominance. Could it ever work?

China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at the expense of the all-powerful US dollar. Geopolitical uncertainty – ...
NPR

The Format return with 'Boycott Heaven,' their first album in 20 years

Boycott Heaven, The Format's first studio album in nearly 20 years, arrives today. For a while, the indie rock outfit's Sam Means and Nate Ruess thought they might be cursed as a band. "Anytime we get ...
The New York Times

Surge of Economic Pain Pushes Iranians to the Streets

High inflation and a currency collapse have squeezed Iranians’ budgets, challenging the country’s leaders. By Ben Hubbard Sanam Mahoozi and Leily Nikounazar Ben Hubbard reported from Istanbul, Sanam ...
The Conversation

What is the BRICS ‘UNIT’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?

At a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value. It hinted at the growing ambitions of BRICS+ – a group of emerging economies anchored by ...