Merkel, Monti Lead the European Diplomatic Push

European leaders are stepping up shuttle diplomacy this week as details of a bond-buying plan emerged from the central bank, fueling a surge in some Spanish and Italian debt.

Mexico's Peso Strengthens on European Optimism

Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sara Eisen reports on today's top currencies headline news. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

This Is What Going to the Gold Standard Looks Like

Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steele reports on the Republican Platform's look to return to the gold standard as part of "possible ways to set a fixed value for the dollar." (Source: Bloomberg)