Tag: us dollar
A Report From The Front Lines…
As former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright once said, “To understand Europe, you have to be a genius – or French.” Well, I took the challenge head on and spent two weeks traveling about Europe. While the trip was supposed to be a vacation, I spent a good deal of time unearthing the “European” […]
Are You Holding This Fund?
Have you see the US Dollar lately? It’s hands down the “belle of the ball” right now. With Europe a mess and China trying to slow down economic growth, investors are flocking to the dollar. Once again, the United States is the safe haven for global investors. Many investors are moving their holdings from international […]
What I Told My Brother About The Yen
A few weeks ago, the phone rang… It was after 10:00 at night and I didn’t recognize the number. I flipped it open and said, “Hello?” The phone crackled from half way around the world. It was my brother. My youngest brother had just moved from his home in Hawaii (I knew I should have […]
Did You Hear This Rumor?
Did you know that Wall Street is just like high school? Not only does Wall Street have its own group of cool kids and nerds… they also have the all important rumor mill. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. The rumor mill in my high school was all about who was dating who… […]
Are 100% Returns In Less Than 72 Hours Possible?
Earlier this month, we made a great trade in our Currency Options Insider service. I thought I’d share that big win with you. I also wanted to explain how we were able to make outsized returns using a unique investing technique. First, the trade. Back in early October, we’d seen a string of big upward […]
How To Profit From The Falling US Dollar
This weekend I got a call from my uncle. He recently switched jobs and now runs a small electrician’s office. In the flurry of new paperwork, he realized his 401K was still sitting at his old employer. He decided to roll it over to his new employer. He’s a smart guy. And he’s managed to […]
International Investing – Profit From Emerging Markets
I’m not sure if you got the reference in my title. It’s my take on a semi-famous saying from famed investor Warren Buffett. He once quipped about the poor economy… (and I’m paraphrasing here) it’s only when the tide is out (the economy’s bad) that you see who’s been swimming without a bathing suit. You’ve […]
Where The Euro Goes After Its 10th Birthday
All over Europe people are celebrating a birthday. Ten years ago this month the Euro was born. Ok, not so much born as created. The EuroZone is celebrating the birthday of the Euro… as they should. The Euro has been one of the biggest drivers to economic expansion in Europe over the last decade. Some […]
Market Predictions For 2009
If you’re like most people 2008 was a rough year. Many have lost a significant chunk of their net worth. Others have had to postpone retirement because of the financial meltdown. Millions of homeowners are now underwater… and sinking fast. It’s been a rollercoaster ride many want to forget. Everyone’s feeling the pain. I have […]
