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USD, how low!!!

Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by 3604u, Nov 13, 2007.

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  1. 62 250 GTO

    62 250 GTO F1 Veteran

    Jan 9, 2004
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    Didn't Tony Blair sign them up to pay 30 Million each year {to the EU} as some sort of dues? Total d. bag.
     
  2. JSinNOLA

    JSinNOLA Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #52 JSinNOLA, Nov 28, 2007
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    For those interested, the USD has made a small rally after failing to hit 1.5000

    Bear in mind though that at 8am EST Fed. Gov. Kohn made comments that sound like an interest rate cut is surefire next month. This could present a good Euro buying opportunity for those Euro bulls.

    Also, note that the USD has done very well against the Canadian dollar recently as oil prices have failed to hit $100/barrel

    EUR/USD chart is 5min candles
    CAD/USD chart is 4hr candles
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  3. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    So what, as far as the elite/globalists are concerned. Who says the UK won't eventually?
     
  4. JSinNOLA

    JSinNOLA Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Just answer the question please. It is because they don't want to prop up weaker economies. Why should/would we?

    Simple terms:
    3 Pizza joints open.

    Pizza Place 1 has been getting more and more sales over the past few years due to their superior product
    Pizza Place 2 has had very consistent sales that have grown each year and also offer a superior product
    Pizza Place 3 is infested with rats and has trouble selling pizza

    Why would place 1 and 2 get together and say, "Hey, I think we need some more rats." ?

    And no, this isn't a moral debate either because what *should* happen is a lot different than what does happen in the real world. Business is business.
     
  5. 62 250 GTO

    62 250 GTO F1 Veteran

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    Apparently the UK is a part of the EU, they signed on {see 30 million pounds/ year} for trade reasons and are a part of the "common market".

    Other than that almost no stores will accept Euros and the English want to keep their history, image and culture separate from Europe.
     
  6. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    I'm telling you the truth. It isn't about what makes sense as far as these guys are concerned. It's about the elite and their quest for power. The NAU is part of it. Read up on it, don't take my word for it.
     
  7. JSinNOLA

    JSinNOLA Two Time F1 World Champ
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    You are 100% correct about it being about power. We are more powerful without integrating Mexico's substandard (comparatively) economy.
     
  8. JChoice

    JChoice Formula Junior

    Jan 20, 2004
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    Just a guess: because they are a net exporter of oil. This is changing as production declines. When they start to become a serious importer of oil, they will convert to the Euro.
     
  9. JSinNOLA

    JSinNOLA Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Yes, they just might do that. The point I was trying to get across to our young SrfCity is that the UK hasn't done it because it is of NO ADVANTAGE to them at this point just like it is of no advantage for Canada and the U.S. to be Mexico's crutch at their own expense.
     
  10. maynard

    maynard Rookie

    Apr 7, 2004
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    The UK joined the EU, or EC as it was called back then, in 1973.

    Concerning the euro, the UK was one of the "old" EU-countries that did not adopt it. The others were Sweden and Denmark. As for their reasons, I think it's mostly about popular scepticism towards the EU, but there were probably economic issues behind it as well.
     
  11. Swil

    Swil Karting

    Jul 21, 2006
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    Yeah, 1.23 was a no-brainer, the only currency declining against the dollar on the planet, wasn't gonna last. Sort of an arbitrage play, closed positions at 1.09 last week after the retracement from 107.00. Long jpy again at 111.30 (short usd/jpy).
     
  12. JSinNOLA

    JSinNOLA Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Did you enter that position earlier today or last week? Also, did you enter that as a spot position or via the CME?

    You should consider subscribing so you can access the business and investments private forum here on Fchat.
     
  13. Swil

    Swil Karting

    Jul 21, 2006
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    I took that short (usd/jpy) spot position in Jul and just unwound a week ago. I typically hold for a while unless things change. I will subscribe, I guess it's time.
     
  14. JSinNOLA

    JSinNOLA Two Time F1 World Champ
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    That was very solid even if you didn't get into the trade until the end of the month. I hope you participate in the Business and Investments trading thread!
     

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