I know, BUT the Swiss have those as well and intend to give this handout on top! I wonder if I can parlay my Swiss bank account into a passport!

Why A Swiss Proposal To Give Every Citizen $2,800 Each Month Is So Radical

Can you imagine what the response would be in the US or other western democracies?

Why A Swiss Proposal To Give Every Citizen $2,800 Each Month Is So Radical

No chance.

China’s Economy Grew 7.8% in Third Quarter, Matching Estimates

Ah, that explains the additional spike in the majors.

Chinese rating agency Dagong downgrades US sovereign credit rating

“I’m thinking probably nothing big is going to happen. It should be OK,” he said. LOL Christ, wheres my Nobel.[/quote] Amen, I'll flip you for it! lol The "default" is actually not the problem imho. Its the fundamental inability of the US to balance ...

Nobel laureate Shiller: U.S. default 'not the end of the world'

Interesting, but what are we talking about here? A 17 year old that has made a great start to their "current" career and/or financial objectives. However puberty is a bitch and he probably hasn't had his hormone hit yet, so he's probably too young ...

Meet The 17-Year-Old Trader Who Knows Global Macro Markets Like A Veteran

Nothing like a market that misreads the data and jumps at shadow headlines. It should have gapped up but didn't - ces't la vie! But note that Chinese imports rose sharply, which is positive for the AUD and NZD. Have a look at the position now

China Sept. Exports Unexpectedly Drop 0.3% as Imports Gain

Another great article from one of the true experts on FF. Well done Jay.

Utilizing Elliott Wave In Today's Markets

Look for a retest of the resistance at 0.9485, and if this holds then it confirms a top is in place - at least until the US shutdown and debt ceiling is resolved. If a resolution happens this week then the AUD should head to 0.9520, and if this ...

China Consumer Prices Rise 3.1% as Factory-Gate Deflation Eases

This will generate a monday morning gap up, good for a trade

China Sept. Exports Unexpectedly Drop 0.3% as Imports Gain

And so it begins... the thin edge of the wedge for other parts of Europe.

Greece Considering Confiscation Of Private Assets

Agree.

Labor Department Won’t Release Sept. Payrolls Report Tomorrow

Patience required, especially if the top of the cloud doesn't hold, its then headed for 94. Otherwise a good call.

Where Will EUR/USD & USD/JPY End The Year? - Deutsche Bank

Difficult to know what this means now the NFP may not be published, or at least be late.

Jobless Claims in U.S. Increased Less Than Forecast Last Week

You mean ces't la vie! Yep thats been the way of it for a few days - I've found it messy and have traded smaller lots and tighter stops. Gold short looks good at least to 1276, which if it breaks then its down to 1200.

U.S. dollar founders as shutdown standoff takes toll

LG good to see you back. Agree completely, but traders should enjoy this USD weakness while it lasts.

U.S. dollar founders as shutdown standoff takes toll

No NFP this Friday so what then? Draghi will try to jawbone the EUR down so probably back to 1.3460 bottom of the current range.

ADP: Private Sector Employment Increased by 166,000 Jobs in September

AUD short squeeze up to 0.94, perhaps heading up to the top of the descending channel at 0.9450 if the USD news isn't too messy.

RBA Holds Key Rate at Record-Low 2.5% as House Prices Climb

A rather inane article. What was it trying to say?

The Open Window For A USD Up-Swing In DXY, EUR/USD, & Cable - JP Morgan

Love it An Alien landing is more likely at present. I just can't see where a sustainable EU recovery is going to come from. The current batch of better PMI's is partly just summer optimism and a reaction to some demand from the US, but its ...

Mario Draghi's Nightmare Gets Worse: European Loans Decline At Record Rate