Jun 18, 2013
Induced by "taper talk," volatility in the bond market has been surging of late. Is there a bond bubble? Is it bursting? And if so, what are investors to do, as complacency might be financially hazardous.
Jun 11, 2013
The "cleanest" dirty shirt, the U.S. dollar, is down versus the euro so far this year; and was down last year. Yet, Standard & Poor's, in upgrading the credit outlook of the United States, cites U.S. dollar strength.
Jun 4, 2013
The Federal Reserve's "tapering," the dollar's up, bonds are down. Is this time to bet on the greenback, or to diversify out of the dollar?
May 21, 2013
With the stock market seemingly reaching new highs every day, should we worry about a crash that puts an end to the party? If so, how should investors prepare? Let us explain.
May 8, 2013
Who is winning the "currency wars?" Here is our take on the greenback, yen, sterling, euro and gold.
Apr 30, 2013
Year-to-date, the U.S. dollar is up. Does that mean we are in a rising-dollar environment? Or is it an opportunity to diversify out of the greenback?
Apr 16, 2013
Anyone who’s ever had a brick fall on one’s feet knows how much it can hurt. It’s little consolation if that brick is made of gold. What’s happening to the price of gold? And has our outlook changed, be that for gold, the U.S. dollar or currencies more broadly?
Apr 10, 2013
Is it time for the Federal Reserve to stop printing money? Today, we focus on what might be going through Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s mind and the possible implications for the U.S. dollar and investors.