Current Issues

This week was a fascinating one on the geopolitical front. President Barack Obama travelled to China in what was billed as a major diplomatic trip. The idea? Try to reach common ground on … [More...]

The U.S. dollar is falling like a rock! And while we could always see a short-term rally, I’m growing more and more convinced that the dollar is heading much lower against other world currencies … [More...]

When gold broke out of a triangle formation in early September, a technical buying signal was generated. I discussed this bullish signal in my Money and Markets column and told readers that a move to … [More...]

I’ve talked a lot about soaring costs for many of our biggest needs and wants — energy, health care, food, and more. But if you have kids or grandkids, you’re probably aware of another … [More...]

I have a trick question for you, especially if you’re interested in emerging markets: Among the four BRIC countries … [More...]

I’ve written several times here in Money and Markets about the geopolitical time bomb surrounding China’s currency manipulation. The most recent was in my October 31 column. I expect this issue to … [More...]

When it comes to Lay’s potato chips, the saying goes, you can’t eat just one. And when it comes to the interest rate and financial markets, I just can’t focus on one thing this week. There’s just too … [More...]

I’ve been talking for years about the way exchange traded funds (ETFs) are changing the investment landscape. Yet sometimes I’m still startled to see the world change in front of my eyes … [More...]

Since last year’s collapse of the banking system, hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent to bail out some of the major players. Additionally, governments all over the world, and their central … [More...]

I was recently talking to my mother, and she started talking about the evil credit card companies, and how they were out to get us all — right now — by jacking up our rates unfairly in a bid to … [More...]

I’ve just returned from Munich, Germany, where Claus Vogt and I addressed the 8th Annual Conference of Sicheres Geld subscribers. Here are the highlights of my side of the presentation … [More...]