The U.S. dollar is the main currency in most global trade transactions. However, the continued strength of the dollar could put economic growth in peril. A falling dollar is the most bullish hope for the market.
Category: Currency
Currency is more than just the money in our wallets or filling our bank accounts. A country’s currency is often seen as a barometer of a country’s fiscal health. A country overburdened with debt and a slowing economy will often see its currency weaken against other currencies in the Forex market. Of course, currencies aren’t just limited to the U.S. dollar, the euro, the British pound and the Japanese yen. When looking at the currency market, investors are not including cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, as an avenue for making a profit. To learn more about what’s happening in the currency market, be sure to read the articles from our experts.
Get Ready to Say Goodbye to Cash!
Payment solutions firm Visa is making an effort to encourage small-business owners to use its services. Visa received entries from across the United States for its Visa Cashless Challenge. And 50 businesses won. They each received $10,000 to spend on improvements such as digital commerce enhancements, point-of-sale upgrades, etc. These conveniences help businesses attract customers […]
China’s Currency Tricks Could Hit Your Portfolio Big Time
The last time China devalued its currency, the yuan, global investors bailed out of natural resources until the dust settled.
A Falling U.S. Dollar Is Good News for Overseas Business
In the coming quarters, the U.S. dollar index could fall by 11%. That may not sound like much, but it’s a significant move in the currency market.
China Shows How Tough Foreign Investing Is
Investors may not need overseas exposure. They need exposure to stock markets that go up, after currency effects are considered. But that’s impossible to predict.
Time Is Running Out to Turbocharge Your Investments
There’s a way to turbocharge a revenue-producing asset play. It’s a play you should consider making … before it’s too late.
You Could Lose It All by Text Message
E-currency exchanges offer “two-factor authentication.” So, even if your password is hacked, your account is safe. At least that’s what Jered Kenna thought…
Where the Dollar Is Really Headed
Instead of worrying about the dollar, there are actually a number of technical and fundamental reasons to expect continued dollar strength.
Dollar Mania Hits Wall Street
The long-dollar trade has become among the most crowded on Wall Street. But the dollar may be a lot more unstable than many institutional traders realize.
Don't Overlook Russia
The consensus insists that an investment in Russia is ill-advised. But the country isn’t the scary beast we’re led to believe it is. It’s simply a market misunderstood by much of the West.
The Leading Edge of the Dollar Hurricane
U.S. exports are down nearly $64 billion so far this year, and yet the Fed is flirting with raising interest rates. Can you imagine the economic storm if the dollar gets any stronger?