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Dollar tumbles as credit woes batter stocks

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar tumbled below 100 yen on Thursday, underlining concerns among monetary officials about extreme currency moves, while equities sank as worry about serious stress in credit markets persisted.

Pakistan markets tumble after Bhutto killing

KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistani shares slumped on Monday and the currency hit a six-year low, the first market reaction to the killing of former premier Benazir Bhutto whose death has plunged the country into a political crisis.

Pakistan stocks, currency tumble after Bhutto killing

KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistani shares slumped on Monday and the currency hit a six-year low, the first market reaction to the killing of former premier Benazir Bhutto whose death has plunged the country into a violent political crisis.

Pocketbook Issues Push Past Iraq in Poll

WASHINGTON -- Kitchen table worries pushed ahead of the war in Iraq over the past month, a shift toward pocketbook issues that has gained currency as the election year dawns.

Some airlines steering clear of cash, opting for credit cards instead

Fliers, get ready for the cashless cabin, where you need a credit or debit card to buy food, drinks, headsets and anything else onboard. No currency needed -- or wanted.

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