Merkel Loses State Elections

The conservatives’ big loss adds to the uncertainty in the upcoming German national elections.

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Political Upheaval in Japan

French President Sees End of Dollar as Single Reserve Currency

Fed Chairman Bernanke Will Remain; Expect More of the Same

America maintains its economic status quo

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