﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>pound news stories on Newser</title><description>Read more pound stories on Newser</description><link>http://www.newser.com/taggrid/7523/pound.html</link><copyright>2009 - Newser</copyright><language>en-us</language><generator>Newser Feed Generator</generator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:40:01 CST</pubDate><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/59813/dollar-hits-2009-low.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>Dollar Hits 2009 Low</title><description>The dollar fell to its lowest level of the year today as investors grew nervous that the US could lose its triple-A credit rating, Reuters reports. The greenback declined to $1.39 against the euro and $1.58 against the pound, echoing similar drops across the world. Yesterday, Moody's said...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/59813/dollar-hits-2009-low.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 6:48:33 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/40788/pound-craters-after-latest-grim-stats.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>Pound Craters After Latest Grim Stats</title><description>The British economy shrank by 0.5% last quarter, all but confirming that the UK is in its first recession since 1991, reports the Times of London. The decline is greater than expected, and this week both the prime minister and the head of the Bank of England acknowledged that...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/40788/pound-craters-after-latest-grim-stats.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 5:08:46 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/40598/global-stocks-pounded-dollar-hits-record-highs.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>Global Stocks Pounded, Dollar Hits Record Highs</title><description>Stocks in Asia and Europe dove once again today, with banks leading losses as the continuing economic downturn hit corporate profits. The Nikkei in Tokyo closed down 6.8%, and London's FTSE opened down 2.3% after the Bank of England said that the country is in a recession. Meanwhile...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/40598/global-stocks-pounded-dollar-hits-record-highs.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 5:40:58 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/36897/dollar-soars-to-1-year-high.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>Dollar Soars to 1-Year High</title><description>The dollar rallied to a 1-year high against the world's currencies today, following Treasury's decision to seize control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. After an early hiccup, the greenback advanced to $1.41 against the euro while also climbing against the yen, the pound, and the Swiss franc. While...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/36897/dollar-soars-to-1-year-high.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 8:06:00 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/36381/pound-plunges-to-record-low-against-euro.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>Pound Plunges to Record Low Against Euro</title><description>The British pound has sunk to its lowest level ever against the euro since the European currency was introduced in 1999, the Financial Times reports. The fall follows Chancellor Alistair Darling's dire warning that the outlook for the British economy is the worst in 60 years. The pound dropped to...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/36381/pound-plunges-to-record-low-against-euro.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 2:26:56 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/32484/world-markets-tumble-dollar-hits-new-low.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>World Markets Tumble, Dollar Hits New Low</title><description>World stocks hit their lowest level since 2006 today as credit-market losses and weakening consumer confidence sent shares falling, reports Bloomberg. The big banks, from UBS in Europe to Cathay in Asia, led declines. The MSCI World Index, Morgan Stanley's indicator of global finance, has now slid into bear market...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/32484/world-markets-tumble-dollar-hits-new-low.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 7:32:00 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/21543/25-ways-to-save-in-europe.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>25 Ways to Save in Europe</title><description>Worried that exchanging your dollars into pounds will leave you with pennies? MSNBC outlines 25 ways to stretch your money in Europe.  Find no-cost entertainment, like free days at museums or public concerts. Use a credit card or get cash from an ATM for the best exchange rates and lower...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/21543/25-ways-to-save-in-europe.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:16:00 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/19974/dollar-gains-slightly-against-the-euro.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>Dollar Gains Slightly Against the Euro</title><description>European markets saw the US dollar edge higher against the euro, yen and British pound today as traders looked for clues as to whether the US economy would avoid a recession, reports the Associated Press. Today’s report on January sales of existing homes will likely cast some light on whether...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/19974/dollar-gains-slightly-against-the-euro.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 5:34:03 CST</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/5532/europe-beckons-penny-pinchers-can-respond.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</guid><title>Europe Beckons; Penny-Pinchers Can Respond</title><description>The euro and the pound are kicking the dollar's butt, but that doesn't mean you need to cancel your vacation plans. The Times gives you 10 tips for traveling on a shoestring:  Find cheap flights abroad Find a budget hotel or rent a villa Within Europe, try the budget airlines...</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/5532/europe-beckons-penny-pinchers-can-respond.html?utm_source=syn&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tag</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:06:02 CDT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>