Market Access, Currency Value to Top US-China Dialogue

WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says the pace of economic reform and the need for further appreciation of China’s currency will be among the issues at next week’s (July 9, 10) Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing.

Romania Unexpectedly Speeds Up Rate Cuts to Record-Low 4.5%

Romania cut its main interest rate more than economists forecast and central bank Governor Mugur Isarescu indicated further easing, a sign policy makers are growing more confident of meeting their inflation target.

Australian central bank investing in Chinese government bonds

Australia's central bank plans to invest some of its foreign currency reserves in Chinese government bonds for the first time, part of a wider move to deepen financial ties with the country's biggest trading partner.

Analysis: U.S. concern on China currency fades as yuan grinds higher

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After years of grabbing the spotlight in U.S.-China economic relations, U.S. concerns over the value of Beijing's currency appear to be fading, giving ground to newer issues like cyber-security and trade secret theft.

US says China not seeking trade edge with weak yuan

WASHINGTON: The United States ruled on Friday that China was not manipulating its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage but it called the yuan "significantly undervalued" and vowed to press the Asian power for currency reforms.

China signs $31bn currency exchange deal with Australia

China and Australia have signed a currency swap agreement in a bid to promote bilateral trade and investment.