Bucking a Trend: Why the Dollar Could Rally in 2011

Despite all the headwinds blowing against it — and they’re fierce — the U.S. dollar has been holding its own against the world’s major currencies. And if the U.S. recovery remains on track, the greenback has good odds of actu…

Can the U.S. Sidestep Growing Global Inflation?

Rising food and energy prices will likely hit America the same way they’ve hit other countries. Other inflationary forces are more variable from nation to nation. Still, the U.S. can’t fully escape rising prices, especially whe…

As Japan Slips, China Moves Into Second Place

China has officially bumped Japan as the world’s second largest economy. Japan reported its GDP grew only 1.8% last year to $5.47 trillion, while China’s climbed 10.3% to $5.88 trillion.
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Why the Dollar Is Tanking as Cairo Burns

When crisis erupts, such as the current fighting in Egypt, investors usually flee to safety. Historically, that has meant piling into the U.S. dollar. But a funny thing happened when protesters took to the streets of Cairo. For…