Morningstar analyst Lynn Russell cautions that betting on currencies is market timing by another name.
He made a fortune in 2007, buying Chinese, Indian and Gulf States stocks and non-U.S. currencies.
But more recently the dollar has risen against the Japanese yen, the euro and other currencies.
They inflated at home for political purposes, but tried to keep their currencies pegged to the dollar.
But currencies tend to be zero-sum games over time, and gold, arguably, is a lousy store of wealth.
The stronger emerging currencies would also be inflationary, which would be positive for gold prices.
FORBES: INTERVIEW: Gold Prices Could Hit $1,200 In The Short-Term: BAML
In short, the West desperately wants to maintain the dollar and euro as reserve currencies.
Historians cite examples of fiat currencies imploding after hyperinflation, making these worries a real concern.
After Asian currencies plunged in 1997, he passed along 8% savings to his showrooms.
They say central banks are supporting failing government policy by printing more money and devaluing currencies.
FORBES: The Fight of the Century: Bond Buyers versus Gold Bugs
This basket of currencies, in other words, acted like a sexed-up money market fund.
Spanish and Italian government bonds weakened, as did more-speculative currencies like the South African rand.
Currency negatively impacted sales by 1% due to the strengthening of the dollar against many currencies.
It's no wonder currencies have a nasty habit of making fools out of forecasters.
Central banks in the developing world are now worried that falling currencies will exacerbate inflationary pressures.
Another nerve-wracking way to play Asia is through the currencies, which have been in freefall, too.
Further, a stronger dollar makes all commodities more expensive in other currencies, thus potentially hurting demand.
FORBES: FOCUS: Gold Sideways; ETF Outflows, Stocks Hurt; Physical Demand, Accommodation Help
Alternative for Germany wants the euro abolished, with states returning to their original currencies.
In other words, these countries have the most undervalued currencies, by more than 50%.
If the euro fails, euro member-states may have to return to their old currencies.
You can securely donate online in more than 75 currencies and with most payment methods.
FORBES: Severe Food Crisis Across Area As Wide As USA -- Initiate Change Through Technology
Either way, Bitcoin is the honey badger of currencies and the protocol rolls on.
FORBES: Bitcoin Foundation Expands Global Media Opportunities
In some countries, such as India and Indonesia, currencies remain weak because of trade deficits.
WSJ: Asian Governments Take Measures to Battle Strong Currencies
So far, though, the moves haven't made much of a dent in these strong currencies.
WSJ: Asian Governments Take Measures to Battle Strong Currencies
While the 12-month rate in January was a piddling 5.93%, the greenback zoomed against Asian currencies.
But neither do they evince any particular hostility toward the concept of decentralized virtual currencies.
FORBES: New Money Laundering Guidelines Are A Positive Sign For Bitcoin
Top traders sit down to timely risk breakdowns for stocks, bonds, currencies and options.
On the other hand Bitcoin, unlike those other currencies, is not legal tender for paying debts.
WSJ: The Weekend Interview With Gavin Andresen: Bitcoin vs. Ben Bernanke
Currencies have stabilized after depreciating so dramatically and economies are generating a trade surplus.
E-commerce continues to expand using existing payment networks that rely on traditional banks and government-issued currencies.
WSJ: The Weekend Interview With Gavin Andresen: Bitcoin vs. Ben Bernanke
应用推荐