Currency

The Currency Limbo Keeps Changing the Monetary Bar

It's no secret that the U.S. dollar is weak, and the main cause is Fed easing; other countries are following suit: which ones and how does that effect the U.S? More 

Are Canadian Pennies Now an Investment Opportunity?

It may seem trivial, but the elimination of the one-cent piece tells us a lot about the reality of price inflation that hits consumers every day. More 

Let This Overheated Market Come to You

Virtually all of the market indicators I track are suggesting that stock prices, both here and abroad, are bumping up against a temporary ceiling. More 

Can the U.S. Dollar Predict the Next Market Move?

In 2012, the correlation between the U.S. dollar and the markets was very clear but can traders still use it to forecast the market? More 

Next Stop for the Euro

Sellers have taken over in the euro, but John Lansing looks at the technicals to determine if that will continue More 

The Mint Is Still Mining for Cheaper Coin Metals

The U.S. Mint is looking to change the metal content in coins to lower production costs, but hasn't found a replacement alloy yet. More 

Japan: A Trading Vehicle, Not an Investment

While a weak yen could provide a further near-term boost for the market, Japan remains a poor long-term investment. More