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by Mark D. Carlson
The whole market is currently short the dollar right now but I think that could be a big mistake. I know this is a completely contrarian view and that the outlook for the dollar is not good. However, I have 5 good questions and 5 good answers why I think the dollar is headed for a reversal and that this is the perfect time to go long.
1. What good is a strong Euro? I believe a strong Euro will do more damage to Europe than a weak dollar will hurt the U.S. Recently, our weak greenback has been beneficial in two different ways. First by boosting exports and discouraging imports which provides a shot in the arm for our weak economy; not good for the Euro. Second, it helps shrink our trade deposit in goods and services which in turn slows the endless flow of dollars abroad; not good for the Euro.
2. Is there a currency that can replace the dollar as the world's reserve currency? To this I have to say... into what? Recently China suggested it would diversify away from the dollar to a likely candidate the Euro. However, the Euro doesn't have enough liquidity to handle the demand. It is still an experimental currency that not one government can invest in with total faith. Also, with more than two-thirds of foreign reserves in dollars, it would most likely take a decade to replace the dollar as the world's reserve currency.
3. Is there anyone a weak dollar helps in the long run? Even though many countries somewhat dislike Americans, they dislike a really weak dollar even more. Why? A weak dollar makes U.S. exports attractive and forces foreigners to patronize that which they despise. Their manufacturing industries suffer and their unemployment rises. So don't expect foreign governments to fight a modestly stronger dollar or even encourage it when the reversal begins.
4. What about the stock market? The stock market loves a strong dollar because a weak dollar is NOT beneficial to the stock market. Historically, the average return of the S&P 500 - during times when the dollar was strong - was a gain of 86.6% which is over five times the average return of 16.4% when the dollar was weak.
5. When is the best time to reverse positions in a market? The best time to take a contrarian position in a market is when the most unlikely and unsophisticated are speculating. Give me a break... when corner store owners and housewives start trying to earn extra income by speculating in the Forex, something they know nothing about, we're near a bottom. The smart money knows that and now you do to.
Yes, the dollar will get strong again; at least moderately. In the near term there will probably be more pressure to the downside. However, a turn is coming and when it does the change will come swiftly!
About the author:
Mark trades the Forex market for his primary income and helps other like-minded individuals successfully trade through PipVac; a proven and profitable Forex signals advisory service. If you have any questions or comments on this article, please contact Mark at http://www.forexsignalsguide.com
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