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May 20th, 2008

Happy 10th Birthday, Euro!

Yes, it was 10 years ago that the European Union introduced the Euro as a financial currency; paper money and coins followed in 2002.
Many Europeans are still critical of the new currency (some shops even still display prices both on Euro and in the old local currency) but financial experts all agree - the Euro […]

By Jean Mercedes -- 1 comment

March 24th, 2008

The dollar has had its day

The dollar’s day may well be over, at least as the sole refuge in hard economic times. As discussed in this article in the Financial Times, the dollar has been the currency of choice when times get tough for over fifty years, due in large part to the size of the US market and the […]

By Chris -- 4 comments

January 3rd, 2008

Weeping for the dollar

The dollar’s weakness has been a very big story this year, and one which I’ve followed with keen interest. On one hand, as a fairly frequent traveller, the high euro has made those trips much more expensive. On the other hand, as an attorney who charges fees in dollars, my fees have become more reasonable […]

By Chris -- 2 comments