currency

Can Bitcoin be Justin Lin’s Pure Gold?

Economist Justin Lin Yifu wants to replace the global currency system with a modern version of a gold standard but says digital currencies won’t work. He should reconsider.
April 21, 2014

World faces dollar squeeze: Redward

Economist Peter Redward predicts US dollar strength due to a gradual decline in the supply of greenbacks to global capital markets.
July 16, 2013

Thailand's currency war

The Thai finance ministry has slapped a tax on foreign bond investors in a bid to defend its currency.
December 19, 2010

China's trade surplus reaches record high

But Chinese exporters will find it increasingly difficult to maintain the growth even without a stronger yuan, because the country’s manufacturing workforce is shrinking and getting more expensive.
August 10, 2010

How Infosys excels at currency management

With more than 98% of revenue coming from outside India, Infosys's treasury manages a lot of foreign exchange risk. CFO V Balakrishnan explains how.
May 10, 2010