Ethiopians struggle with bitter pill of currency reform
Addis Ababa (AFP) - In a small fashion store in Ethiopia's capital, Medanit Woldegebriel's dresses have almost doubled in price ...
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Yen weakens further to put focus on Tokyo, Asian equities rise
Hong Kong (AFP) - The yen extended losses to a fresh 38-year low Friday, putting investors on guard for a ...
Yen gains after hitting 38-year low, traders on intervention watch
Hong Kong (AFP) - The yen edged back slightly Thursday after hitting a 38-year low against the dollar, putting investors ...
Japanese yen touches 38-year low as global stocks finish mixed
New York (AFP) - The yen, weakened by the Japanese government's easy monetary policy, hit a 38-year low against the ...
Ghana’s cocoa farmers turn to smuggling as currency falls
Suhum (Ghana) (AFP) - Ghanaian cocoa farmer Isaac Antwi says he has to smuggle his beans to Ivory Coast to ...
Argentina introduces 10,000-peso banknote
Buenos Aires (AFP) - Inflation-battered Argentina on Tuesday introduced a 10,000-peso banknote, worth the equivalent of about $11 -- five ...
US stocks rise on tech outlook as yen rebounds
New York (AFP) - The yen rebounded Monday from a 34-year low against the dollar after what some traders speculate ...
Yen swings after hitting new 34-year low; stocks mixed
London (AFP) - The yen swung in volatile trade Monday as it rebounded soon after hitting a 34-year low against ...
Weak yen pressures Bank of Japan rate decision
Tokyo (AFP) - The Bank of Japan was widely expected to keep its ultra-low interest rates unchanged Friday but analysts ...
Zimbabwe’s new currency suffers chaotic start
Harare (AFP) - Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency got off to a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars on ...
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