There are millions of causalities in the war between inflation and deflation, but no clear winner.

It has been a record breaking day in the financial markets with the US dollar falling to a new all-time low and oil prices hitting a record high above $119 a barrel.

The release of the minutes from the Bank of England’s April meeting – when they cut rates by 25bps to 5.00 percent – presents major event risk for UK markets, as they are likely to echo much of the same wary sentiment reflected in the Monetary Policy Committee’s press release following the meeting.

Have gold prices (GLD) stopped responding to the weakness in the dolllar?

The fourth time may be the charm for the euro which is once again trying to rise above 1.60.

In a Bloomberg News poll of 32 economists, 75 percent expect the Bank of Canada to cut rates by 50bps on Tuesday to 3.00 percent, the lowest target rate since October 2005, as inflation pressures subside, credit markets tighten, and a probable recession in the US threatens the Canadian economy.

Currency strategist Boris Schlossberg analyzes the major currencies for the week of April 21.

Will the US muddle through the coming year or will we see a full on recession?

Tim Bourquin interviews Suri Duddella, who talks about his favorite chart patterns, why he watches a 5-minute and 610 tick chart, and how he sets trading goals for himself.

There's a paradox. The sky is said to be falling, but investors aren’t running for cover.