First let me confess that I have not been to China. Some folks think that handicaps me. They are woefully mistaken. I make it a pretty steadfast rule not to go to Washington, either, but I can give you a good idea of what’s going on there.
Since I have no ...read more
Will California Be Removed from the United States?
Feb 19th, 2010 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Currencies, Featured
Ever since the War Between the States (circa 1860), there hasn’t been a serious (or at least widespread) move for succession from the United States. However, there is a call by some for the State of California to be removed. Have you heard about this?
As you may know, California is ...read more
Government Cannot Create Real Jobs
Feb 2nd, 2010 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Economics, Featured, Politics
Government-inspired confidence will neither create nor sustain a recovery. It may inspire some enthusiasm. There may be excitement. But, there is a limit to which words will help energize people. Last week’s State of the Union Address will be a supreme example of just that. It was billed as a ...read more
Government’s Shell Game of Taxing, Borrowing and Monetizing Debt
Dec 11th, 2009 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Currencies, Featured, Macro Economics
The world is not yet ready to give up its addiction to paper currency. Actually, the world may be getting a snoot-full of it, but governments are not. You see, paper currency has an unbelievably strong attraction for governments. Do you know what it is? Do you wanna know?
It’s elastic. ...read more
Dollar Strength Then the Decline Resumes
Oct 22nd, 2009 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Currencies, Featured
The dollar’s days are numbered…but there’s going to be a lot of movement both up and down before its ultimate demise.
Pound up...
Euro down…
Aussie pulling back…
Canadian giving way…
Yen losing ground…
October is coming to an end, and we haven’t really seen hide nor hair of any terrifying market moves or monstrous returns ...read more
Who Needs a Central Bank?
Oct 15th, 2009 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Featured, Macro Economics
“Recovery is here!” the Pollyannas shout. “This is the first sign. And soon all nations will be following with their rate increases.”
They talking, of course, about the Australians decision to hike their central bank index rate. And instantly the howls of recovery were on the lips of all the pundits.
But ...read more
The Euro, the Dollar and the Future of the Forex
Sep 30th, 2009 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Currencies, Featured
The last week has handed us some interesting developments once more, and as we pause to catch our breath again this week, we’ll make note of the important underlying currents and what they may mean going forward.
The Pause That Refreshes
We saw a short reversal in the recovery trade that has ...read more
Suckers Rallies and the September Syndrome
Sep 3rd, 2009 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Featured, Personal Investing
Don’t look now, but September is upon us. And so far, so good. Everything is progressing like clockwork. No humidity. No A/C. Absolutely beautiful. Something like the outer bands of Heaven.
It’s also the time of year when the Jenkins family winds up plans for an October vacation. This year my ...read more
The Fed is Stealing Your Money
Aug 17th, 2009 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Featured, Macro Economics
We’ve had another turn in dollar strength and in the currencies markets. All eyes are fixed today on the Federal Open Market Committee announcement. We’ll see what view they have for us this month.
This has been quite a month so far, with healthcare taking center stage in the national debate. ...read more
Pokemon Currency Trumps Dollar
Jul 28th, 2009 | By Bill Jenkins | Category: Currencies, Featured
You know that I like to try to keep you on top and ahead of the new trends that are developing in the currency world. This is the best way to profit early and well (although sometimes the timing isn’t exactly perfect!).
Today I have something new for you that I ...read more


