Moneynews RSS FeedWed, 15 May 2013 08:11:31 EDTI have been wrong in the past few weeks when I projected significant declines in the U.S. dollar. The turmoil in the currency markets has been acute, with most countries unabashed in their attempts to devalue their currencies.Wed, 08 May 2013 07:50:08 EDTThe United States apparently created 165,000 jobs in April. I was watching some of the acclaimed economists that adorn TV stations, who all unanimously acknowledged after "checking under the hood" that the number is solid and deserves a standing ovation. Hurray USA. NOT!!Wed, 01 May 2013 07:56:50 EDTThe U.S. dollar has been on a downward spiral for several years now. The trend started back in 2001 and the dollar has been in a clear downward trend since.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:06:25 EDTI have been wondering about the direction of business in Brazil. After meeting with a few seasoned bankers and businessmen, I am beginning to recognize the quandary that is plaguing Brazil.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:42:50 EDTTalk about ill timing of advice! Just last week, I wrote about the logic of buying gold. One day later, Goldman Sachs came out with its predictions on gold at $1,350 by the end of the year.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:48:35 EDTI sense a serious level of complacency in the investors in America today. In a recent unscientific survey of informed and enlightened investors, we found that at least 75 percent of investors are investing in the United States or in U.S.-based investments.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:04:13 EDTLittle did I know that the Cyprus plan was co-authored by Martin Gruenberg, head of the FDIC. On Dec. 10, 2012, the FDIC and Bank of England presented a paper about financial stability wherein they specifically laid out plans of how they can completely take over your bank accounts.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:08:15 EDTThe dominoes have begun to fall. Just when the euro thought it was safe to emerge from the three-year crisis (we saw the euro climb above 1.35 against the U.S. dollar), the world’s attention was seized by Cyprus.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:40:00 EDTI have been writing to you for a long time now about how the governments in the developed countries are bankrupt. The shell games that governments play with its citizens are well-documented throughout ancient and modern history. This problem is only getting worse.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:57:30 EDTThis week I want to delve a bit more into the national debate around deficits. Long gone are the days of Dick Cheney who infamously uttered: “Deficits don’t matter!”Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:41:43 EDTTax collections are being aggressively targeted around the world. Almost all governments are desperate to collect more taxes at any cost.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:49:24 EDTWhile it sounds innocuous by itself, when you relate it to who said this and what they have said before, it scares the heck out of me. OK, so I may be paraphrasing just a tad, but Tuesday’s testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke did not fill me with confidence or faith.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:42:39 EDTIt was fascinating to watch the gyrations of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors this past weekend in Moscow.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:38:54 EDTI will be the first one to concede that I am not a stock jockey. My gig is currencies and international investing. Yet today I am compelled to write to you about a stock idea.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:01:42 EDTNormally, I am a very patient man. I tolerate a lot before I throw a fit, and right now I have just about given up on the United States getting anything worthwhile ever done.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:44:05 EDTA long time ago, my guru in foreign exchange taught me to never stand in front of a runaway train. I should have listened. If you are in the yen trade, I would suggest exiting it now.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:53:18 EDTDo you know the definition of insanity? Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:42:22 EDTWe will not be seeing any positive, dollar-supportive news coming out of the United States any time soon. If somehow this new cliff is actually resolved (I will not hold my breath for that one), we will see a relief rally and the dollar sold like funnel cakes at the state fair anyway.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:39:53 EDTOne of the few magazines I still read is the Economist. On the cover this week, the lead story is about United States turning into Europe. While it elicits a smile, I am not sure if the analogy is apt.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:50:17 EDTThe fiscal cliff debate ended the way I had anticipated. I could not have scripted the cliffhanger any more acute than it played out to be. Technically we did go over the cliff, but actually averted it by backdating the acceptance clause.