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The Dollar Drops

The Dollar Drops

(November 29, 2007) The value of the dollar continues to decrease. With the sub-prime mortgage mess and high oil prices, Americans are feeling the pinch. But, as the U.S. economy struggles, economies and businesses worldwide are also feeling the effects. Will the euro be the new world currency? Or will the holiday shopping season be just what the dollar needs to bounce back?

SOURCES: Al Jazeera English, Qatar; Asia Today, China; KBS News, South Korea; DW, Germany; TV5, France; Once Noticias, Mexico; NBC News, U.S.

The Dollar Drops

(November 29, 2007) The value of the dollar continues to decrease. With the sub-prime mortgage mess and high oil prices, Americans are feeling the pinch. But, as the U.S. economy struggles, economies and businesses worldwide are also feeling the effects. Will the euro be the new world currency? Or will the holiday shopping season be just what the dollar needs to bounce back?

SOURCES: Al Jazeera English, Qatar; Asia Today, China; KBS News, South Korea; DW, Germany; TV5, France; Once Noticias, Mexico; NBC News, U.S.

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