Posts Tagged ‘ the Euro ’

Problems with the Euro

Jul 24th, 2008 | By Lord William Rees-Mogg | Category: Currencies
In the last year, the euro has decisively outperformed the dollar and the pound. Some commentators have argued that this means that the euro is the currency of the future, and that the dollar has been relegated to second place. However, there are problems about this argument. The United States is ...read more

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Dollar Hedge

Mar 17th, 2008 | By Whiskey Contributor | Category: Currencies
I’M SURE BY NOW YOU ARE WELL aware of the tear that most commodities have been on thus far in 2008. But last week was particularly worth noting. As you know, gold hit $1,000 per ounce. $1,000 is merely a psychological number, but it is very impressive, nonetheless. Gold isn’t the ...read more

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The Dollar’s Continued Fall

Mar 7th, 2008 | By Adrian Ash | Category: Commodities, Currencies
“Those who oppose reform may get revolution.” — John F. Kennedy, speaking of Latin America in 1962 THE EURO HIT FRESH ALL-TIME HIGHS VERSUS THE DOLLAR already this month — and we’re only one trading week in. So might U.S. investors want to switch out of gold bullion ahead of Easter this year ...read more

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