At 20, the euro is a currency giant on fragile footing
Born on January 1 1999, the euro initially existed only as a virtual currency used in accounting and financial transactions
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Euro elites want Greece regime shift
The current confrontation will shape resistance to austerity – and the future of the whole of Europe.
Rand steady ahead of key data releases
Little changed from its overnight close against the major currencies‚ as the rand held steady in early trade on Tuesday.
Time to ditch the euro
The dismal failure of Europe’s monetary union means it should be abandoned to save countries.
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Europe’s leaders urged to opt for growth
Europe’s leaders met on Wednesday for crisis talks to rescue the euro amid a warning from the West’s leading economic think-tank.
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China’s ark is not big enough for the world
The major economic entities are in the throes of self-inflicted, but apparently insoluble, problems as they lurch their way to stagnation.
Battle won but fiscal war not over
Europe’s leaders are claiming victory in the eurozone crisis after agreeing to new deals that halve Greek debt.
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Rand weak against dollar, tracks softer euro
The rand weakened against the dollar on Tuesday, tracking losses in the euro, but should find some support during the session, traders said.
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Germans gloomy as recession looms
German corporate and consumer confidence sank to new lows last week, hastening fears that Europe’s biggest economy is sliding into a deep recession.
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Oil price lowest in three months
Oil fell to its lowest price in three months on Friday, briefly touching the level after the dollar muscled higher.
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‘Dollar is back in a big way’
The rand weakened further on Friday morning as the dollar posted further gains against the euro.
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European tourists flock to Florida as dollar slides
As the dollar sinks against the euro, more and more European travellers are arriving on Florida shores.
