Turkish Lira Slides 6% as Depreciation Pressure Mounts
dollar now buys nearly 7 lira, a record low. Turkey's lira tumbles 6% Wednesday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's re-election, indicating the government is loosening its hold on the tightly controlled currency. One dollar now buys nearly 7 lira, a record low.

The U.S.A. loses to Mexico in a World Cup qualifying match.The U.S.A. loses to Mexico in a World Cup qualification match. The second half of the game is underway, with a score of 1-0.