Exports’ share in GDP at record territory, how would firmer $ affect that?

Amidst relentless rally, excessively bullish dollar sentiment R between U.S. exports and dollar weak, but continual strength can hurt exports Previously, recession has tagged along with persistent drop in ‘share of U.S. exports in nominal GDP’ Since it bottomed early … Continued

Healthy if greenback tests early-September breakout, probably will

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In wake of early September breakout, U.S. dollar in limbo Too soon to say if breakout is reversal or continuation of prior downward trend Sentiment too bullish, reflected in large speculators’ futures position, raising odds of mean reversion The U.S. … Continued

ZIRP-induced interest-rate dynamics between income and payment

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There is probably no other price as important as the price of money – that is, interest rates.  They are what grease the wheels of an economy.  Simplistically, when rates are high, people are incentivized to save more.  When they … Continued