The US dollar has strengthened against all of the majors but the degree of strength is marginal considering the changes in the language of the G7 statement and the better than expected retail sales report.

This week, a slew of inflation reports will be released from the US, UK, Euro-zone, New Zealand, and Canada and the news is likely to spark volatility for each country’s respective currency upon release.

Currency strategist Boris Schlossberg analyzes the major currencies for the week of April 14.

The answer can make a huge difference in your investment portfolio.

Tim Bourquin interviews Jack Broz, who talks about how times are changing, his overall approach to the markets, and why he thinks more traders should look at bonds as a trading vehicle.

The real cause of rising food prices is a falling value of paper money.  But only the European Central Bank seems to take its mission to protect the euro seriously.

After a quiet start to the week, volatility has returned to the currency market. The moves that we have seen over the past two trading days are just a taste of what we expect for the week to come.

US economic data is expected to show that Advance Retail Sales rose 0.1 percent in March after plunging 0.6 percent during the month prior, but given the current economic scenario, this figure could prove to be disappointing.

Bill Bonner writes that we are entering a dangerous and troublesome period in financial history.

With the April 11, G7 meeting of finance ministers and central bankers just days away, government officials around the world have the power to stop the dollar from falling.  But will they?