Since 1450, there have been six reserve currencies. Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and the United States have held the top spot in the international economy. Each dominant period… more
Dollar
The US economy is the world’s largest. The US dollar has been the world’s most stable currency, and it is universally accepted as the reserve currency around the globe. The dollar is the benchmark… more
The Inverse Relationship Could Mean the Next Leg Down
The US dollar is the reserve currency of the world. As such, it is the pricing mechanism for most important raw material markets.… more
The bull market in the dollar continues to power forward. The US dollar index was up 11.97% in 2014. So far this year the greenback is up another 5.16%. The dollar is one of the strongest markets… more