Gold Price Nears $4,000 an Ounce, a Sign of Turmoil and Unease

Approaching the milestone for the first time, the precious metal is on course for its best year since the 1970s, highlighting unease among investors.

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As the Dollar Slides, the Euro Is Picking Up Speed

The euro has been gaining steam as investors seek new havens during geopolitical turmoil.

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One of These BRICS Is Not Like the Others

President Trump’s attacks on the group of emerging economies, which includes Brazil, Russia and China, have put one member — India — in an uncomfortable spot.

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Stocks Wobble on Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats

Analysts said the muted market response was because many investors expected the levies to settle at lower levels after negotiations.

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The Dollar Has Its Worst Start to a Year Since 1973

It has continued to slide even as President Trump has backed down from his tariff threats and the U.S. stock market has recovered from its losses.

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Aiming at the Dollar, China Makes a Pitch for Its Currency

The leader of China’s central bank made a clear though indirect critique of the dollar’s role as the world’s main currency.

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How Low Will the Dollar Go?

Trade-war angst has put pressure on the greenback this year. Wall Street thinks it’s about to get worse.

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The House Passed Trump’s Megabill. Bond Investors Are Worried.

Republicans brought the president’s tax cuts one step closer to reality, but Wall Street remains on edge about the fiscal costs.

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U.S. Dollar Falls. The Euro Could Step Up as Reserve Currency

Confidence in the world’s reserve currency is in doubt, leaving an opening for alternatives like the euro. But it won’t be easy.

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U.S. Dollar’s Weakness Creates an Opportunity for the Euro. Can It Last?

European officials see the concern over the “safe haven” reputation of U.S. financial assets as a chance to attract investors.

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