World Bank and IMF join
global attack on the dollar!
by Larry Edelson
In my emails to you over the past couple of weeks, I've shown you why Washington has no choice but to devalue the dollar — and how global leaders and even the United Nations have joined the attack on the greenback by demanding it be replaced as the world's reserve currency.
Now, just this week, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have begun adding their voices to the international choir calling for a new global reserve currency:
Last week, World Bank President Robert Zoellick warned that the dollar's status will be challenged and shouldn't be taken for granted.
According to Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan, it's likely that the role of special drawing rights (SDRs) based on a basket of currencies will be discussed as an alternative to the dollar during meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Istanbul next week.
Meanwhile, global governments, central banks, companies and investors continue to slash their dollar holdings. According to the IMF, in April through June of this year, the greenback's share of global currency reserves fell to the lowest level in a decade. Holdings of euros, in contrast, rose to a new all-time record high.
All this adds weight and momentum to the devaluation of the dollar. It is DEFINITELY ON THE TABLE. Indeed, for the first time I can remember, the G-7 finance officials, meeting this weekend, are rumored to be breaking with tradition and choosing not to release a statement on the global economy and currencies.
I feel this is an extremely significant development: At last week's G-20 meeting, the group officially anointed itself as being in charge of global economic affairs.
Plus, we now have the G-7 refusing to discuss the dollar, which is highly unusual. Many will say that, if the G-7 does indeed refuse to comment on the dollar at this weekend's meeting, it's merely a sign they're beginning to turn the reigns over to the G-20 for currency matters.
Baloney! The G-7 WILL discuss the huge “global economic imbalances” in the world. And to me, that's code talk for a currency devaluation on the agenda. Members of the G-7 ARE discussing it. They're just NOT doing it in public.
It reminds me of the 1985 Plaza Accord, where James Baker committed the U.S. to a depreciating dollar, bulldozing over our creditors, and ultimately precipitating the '87 crash.
The difference: Back then the U.S. was in a position to lead the devaluation. Today, it's not. Today, our creditors are going to bulldoze over us.
FINAL 24 HOURS to learn how to protect yourself
and profit from this dollar disaster
at this Tuesday's online seminar!
This coming Tuesday, October 6, 2009, Dr. Weiss and I will host Washington's Secret War on the Dollar — an online briefing we've designed to help you shield your family from the impact of the dollar's demise and also to name the investments most likely to soar as this great megatrend continues to unfold.
But the ONLY way we can make sure you receive your instructions for attending in time is for you to accept your free registration to this briefing now — certainly no later than tomorrow.
At this watershed online briefing, I'll give you everything you need to fully understand this disturbing trend ... plus what you must do immediately to insulate your family from its disastrous impact ... PLUS the investments I'm counting on to spin off enormous profits as the dollar continues to dive.
Registering for Washington's Secret War on the Dollar is FREE and takes only seconds: Just click this link to reserve your place before it's too late.
Best wishes,
Larry Edelson
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global attack on the dollar!
by Larry Edelson
In my emails to you over the past couple of weeks, I've shown you why Washington has no choice but to devalue the dollar — and how global leaders and even the United Nations have joined the attack on the greenback by demanding it be replaced as the world's reserve currency.
Now, just this week, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have begun adding their voices to the international choir calling for a new global reserve currency:
Last week, World Bank President Robert Zoellick warned that the dollar's status will be challenged and shouldn't be taken for granted.
According to Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan, it's likely that the role of special drawing rights (SDRs) based on a basket of currencies will be discussed as an alternative to the dollar during meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Istanbul next week.
Meanwhile, global governments, central banks, companies and investors continue to slash their dollar holdings. According to the IMF, in April through June of this year, the greenback's share of global currency reserves fell to the lowest level in a decade. Holdings of euros, in contrast, rose to a new all-time record high.
All this adds weight and momentum to the devaluation of the dollar. It is DEFINITELY ON THE TABLE. Indeed, for the first time I can remember, the G-7 finance officials, meeting this weekend, are rumored to be breaking with tradition and choosing not to release a statement on the global economy and currencies.
I feel this is an extremely significant development: At last week's G-20 meeting, the group officially anointed itself as being in charge of global economic affairs.
Plus, we now have the G-7 refusing to discuss the dollar, which is highly unusual. Many will say that, if the G-7 does indeed refuse to comment on the dollar at this weekend's meeting, it's merely a sign they're beginning to turn the reigns over to the G-20 for currency matters.
Baloney! The G-7 WILL discuss the huge “global economic imbalances” in the world. And to me, that's code talk for a currency devaluation on the agenda. Members of the G-7 ARE discussing it. They're just NOT doing it in public.
It reminds me of the 1985 Plaza Accord, where James Baker committed the U.S. to a depreciating dollar, bulldozing over our creditors, and ultimately precipitating the '87 crash.
The difference: Back then the U.S. was in a position to lead the devaluation. Today, it's not. Today, our creditors are going to bulldoze over us.
FINAL 24 HOURS to learn how to protect yourself
and profit from this dollar disaster
at this Tuesday's online seminar!
This coming Tuesday, October 6, 2009, Dr. Weiss and I will host Washington's Secret War on the Dollar — an online briefing we've designed to help you shield your family from the impact of the dollar's demise and also to name the investments most likely to soar as this great megatrend continues to unfold.
But the ONLY way we can make sure you receive your instructions for attending in time is for you to accept your free registration to this briefing now — certainly no later than tomorrow.
At this watershed online briefing, I'll give you everything you need to fully understand this disturbing trend ... plus what you must do immediately to insulate your family from its disastrous impact ... PLUS the investments I'm counting on to spin off enormous profits as the dollar continues to dive.
Registering for Washington's Secret War on the Dollar is FREE and takes only seconds: Just click this link to reserve your place before it's too late.
Best wishes,
Larry Edelson
About Money and Markets
For more information and archived issues, visit http://www.moneyandmarkets.com
Money and Markets (MaM) is published by Weiss Research, Inc. and written by Martin D. Weiss along with Nilus Mattive, Claus Vogt, Ron Rowland, Michael Larson and Bryan Rich. To avoid conflicts of interest, Weiss Research and its staff do not hold positions in companies recommended in MaM, nor do we accept any compensation for such recommendations. The comments, graphs, forecasts, and indices published in MaM are based upon data whose accuracy is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Performance returns cited are derived from our best estimates but must be considered hypothetical in as much as we do not track the actual prices investors pay or receive. Regular contributors and staff include Kristen Adams, Andrea Baumwald, John Burke, Amy Carlino, Selene Ceballo, Amber Dakar, Dinesh Kalera, Red Morgan, Maryellen Murphy, Jennifer Newman-Amos, Adam Shafer, Julie Trudeau, Jill Umiker, Leslie Underwood and Michelle Zausnig.
Attention editors and publishers! Money and Markets issues can be republished. Republished issues MUST include attribution of the author(s) and the following short paragraph:
This investment news is brought to you by Money and Markets. Money and Markets is a free daily investment newsletter from Martin D. Weiss and Weiss Research analysts offering the latest investing news and financial insights for the stock market, including tips and advice on investing in gold, energy and oil. Dr. Weiss is a leader in the fields of investing, interest rates, financial safety and economic forecasting. To view archives or subscribe, visit http://www.moneyandmarkets.com.
From time to time, Money and Markets may have information from select third-party advertisers known as "external sponsorships." We cannot guarantee the accuracy of these ads. In addition, these ads do not necessarily express the viewpoints of Money and Markets or its editors. For more information, see our terms and conditions.
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