Iran's collapsing economy caught in Trump's crosshairs
The Iranian economy increasingly moves with U.S. political shifts, exposing reliance on foreign headlines over internal stability.
Tourist policy in Japan is changing this year: What to know
Japan welcomed nearly 37 million international visitors in 2024 and aims to draw 60 million annually by 2030.
Yuan sinks to 17-year low as Trump excludes China from tariffs pause
President Donald Trump also cranked up his tariff on Chinese goods imports to 125 percent.
US dollar could lose reserve currency status amid tariffs, experts warn
"Trump's return to office has created a genuine threat to [the dollar's] status for the first time in generations," according to Columbia University experts.
Texas could get its own currency under new proposal
The bill could also lead to detailed examination of fiscal transfers between the state of Texas and the federal government.
Putin buoyed by Russian ruble surge against US dollar
The Russian currency has gained value, only months after sanctions had seen it plunge in relation to the greenback.
Pro-Trump messages are appearing on dollar bills throughout the country
The president's supporters are going viral for their inventive way of giving their stamp of approval.
Democratic governor praises Trump's "great" penny decision
Colorado Governor Jared Polis cheered Trump's move for additional environmental benefits if the penny's production is haulted.
12 most valuable pennies in circulation as Trump stops production
The president's halt on "wasteful" penny production could cause the value of the rarest one-cent coins to surge.
Trump orders halt on "wasteful" pennies after DOGE highlighted cost
Each penny cost nearly $0.037 to make in 2024, an increase from $0.031 the previous year, according to the U.S. Mint.
5 rare coins that could be worth thousands of dollars
What you thought was spare change could net you a considerable sum.
Jaws drop at man's rare American Revolution-era banknote worth over $15K
YouTube host Dan told Newsweek: "It's amazing to see this note in this condition, like it was just printed almost 250 years ago."
There are no pennies in Canada. Can DOGE achieve the same feat?
Canadians are saving $11 million every year because of the penny, a Canadian official told Newsweek. Could the U.S. follow?
If you travel internationally, you need to know this iPhone trick: 'Genius'
According to a TikTok user, international travelers need to know this iPhone trick.
Iran's currency plummets to record low amid energy crisis
Despite its vast natural gas and oil reserves, the country struggles economically due to years of underinvestment and sanctions.
What collapsing Russian ruble means for Ukraine war
The Russian currency has plummeted to its lowest level since the start of Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Asian shares diverge amid US market losses
U.S. markets experienced declines due to losses in major technology stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft.
Russian ruble collapses as Putin's economy in trouble
The Russian currency has hit a two-year low against the U.S. dollar, reaching 107 on Tuesday, as sanctions continue to hit the country's economy.
Global markets rise as Trump taps Scott Bessent for Treasury role
Bessent's nomination as Treasury Secretary has garnered attention due to his history with businessman George Soros.
How China could weaken the US dollar
China has shown it can "operate as an alternative manager of dollar liquidity right in the heart of the petrodollar system," one analyst said.
India's economy climbs world power ranking at Japan's expense
Economic malaise was the biggest factor in the devastating loss handed to Japan's ruling coalition last month.
Gold retreats from record highs following Trump's White House victory
Investor preferences seem to have shifted from gold to equities amid confidence in the President-elect's economic policies.
US dollar surge hits Asian markets
Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, saw declines due to the strength of the dollar.
Iran's currency plummets amid prospect of Trump presidency
Following years of international sanctions and economic setbacks, the currency's decline underscores Iran's ongoing financial struggles.
Server left perplexed after customer leaves mystery coin instead of paying
Jesse Kraft, assistant curator at the American Numismatic Society, discussed with Newsweek the origins small of the coin.
Roman, Iron Age and medieval artifacts found at residential development
Researchers uncovered a rare Roman copper-alloy vessel dated to the first century A.D.
China corners Russia with exchange rate hikes
International isolation over the invasion of Ukraine has left the ruble vulnerable to exploitation, even by "no-limits" partner China.
Hoard of ancient gold coins found that were 'too valuable' for everyday use
"The discovery of such a valuable find in a controlled archaeological excavation is very rare," said researcher Christopher Ratté.
Bank worker reveals how to spot a counterfeit $100 bill
The U.S. Secret Service was reported to have seized $21.8 million in counterfeit currency last year.
Mexico's peso weakens after presidential election
The local stock market tumbled by more than 2 percent after Sheinbaum saw a wider-scale victory than anticipated.