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The US dollar continues its rally with the largest movements against the euro as the market is clearly disappointed with the rescue package of Ireland. Despite a three year high increase in euro-zone confidence, the euro continues to…

The latest stories on the WikiLeaks U.S. diplomatic cable leaks and other links from around the web. Expect to hear much more about this story.

Here is the daily links post with more of a Black Friday retail theme to it. So far, I have only heard god things about sales.

The daily links post with an emphasis on Europe. Other links include posts on Mexico, QE, retail, and commodities.

The US dollar is up across the board as concerns about European peripherals festered and comments from North Korea fanned fears of further escalation on the peninsula. Despite the likely announcement of an €85bln rescue package for Ireland…

Happy Thanksgiving to our American readers. Here are two posts to keep in mind on this day of giving thanks. The Bill Black post is meant for progressives but I think is applicable for all of us. The second post is a reminder that the price…

After an initial dip, the dollar edged higher in the Asian session, along with the yen, though trading ranges were pretty subdued. Comments from People's Bank of China officials suggested the central bank will adopt more measures to rein in…

Europe David McWilliams: Pouring more cash down banking black hole is theft - David McWilliams, Columnists - Independent.ie FT Alphaville » Extensive Irish forbearance, what was it good for? Portuguese unions strike as euro…

Highlights The US dollar is mostly lower, giving back most of yesterday’s gains versus the dollar bloc but still up versus the euro amid concerns over the European financial crisis. The euro suffered against a backdrop of protracted euro…

Ireland Honohan Says ‘Relaxed’ About Foreign Ownership in Irish Banks - Bloomberg Ireland hangs 'For Sale' sign on banks - National Post Foreign-owned banks: Implications for New Zealand's financial stability (PDF Apr 2002) –…