Oil-Rich Russia Makes Ruble Convertible

Oil and optimism lead to government attempts to renew currency’s international status
Nick Paton Walsh
July 5, 2006

It’s Been Too Good for Too Long

Spending beyond one’s means will no longer be quite so painless
Peter Hartcher
June 13, 2006

Global Capital on the Run

Investing in a global market offers new benefits, risks – and unknowns
Robert J. Samuelson
June 14, 2006

Globalization: How the New Shift of Power Is Affecting Inflation

Globalization increases prices for commodities, while wage competition lowers product prices
Hamish McRae
May 31, 2006

Currency Manipulator?

A dismal US savings rate – rather than the currency-exchange rate – leads to the massive US-China trade imbalance
Ronald I. McKinnon
April 24, 2006
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