Forex Gump

That’s right folks, Switzerland might actually be Japan’s long lost brother-from-another-samurai-mother! Not only do they both have delicious chocolates and awesome skiing resorts, but they actually have some economic similarities as well!

Just when we thought that Canada was getting boring again, its CPI figures come in way higher than what most analysts had expected. Will it put enough pressure on the Bank of Canada to hike its interest rates?

In a shocking ninja-like move last Monday, ratings agency hotshot S&P downgraded its credit rating outlook for the U.S. What happened?

Over the weekend, a report came out saying that China has finally become a three-time trillionaire. Since China had a trade deficit in the last quarter of 2010, this means that most of its reserves was due to the large amount of capital that made its way to the country!

China increased its reserve ratio again! I know the PBoC’s tightening moves are no longer as surprising as they used to be. What’s more interesting to find out is how long they plan to keep up with this hike-fest.

With the slip of the tongue, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble managed to spook the markets late last week. In an interview with a German newspaper, Schaeuble talked about Greece debt situation and hinted that Greece may have to restructure its debt!

The currency war may have died down, but now central banks have another battle on their hands… one against a common enemy!

On March 14, 2011, China passed its twelfth “Five-Year Plan” which aims to address the rising social inequality, create a more sustainable growth, stimulate internal consumption, and improve the distribution of wealth.

Are commodity bulls running out of steam? Find out why I think the commodity rally might not be over just yet.

After Greece and Ireland, the domino effect continued with Portugal asking for a bailout. You know the debt crisis story. It is expected that Spain will tap the bailout counter soon. However, it seems like the last of the PIGS is not giving up without a fight for a happy ending.