RE: U.S. Dollar rallies just temporaryG.E. & BofA results are bellwethers of the U.S. economy. Goldman results are stellar but they represent the Greed in America and as other nations begin to seek other avenues for IPO's and Corporate financing we'll see this correct itself.
If the U.S. dollar continues to show strength for a few weeks the Chinese will dump some holdings. They've likely been waiting for this. A stronger Yuan and Yen will only result in a lower standard of living in the U.S. as most consumer goods sold in the U.S. are from Asia. Americans buy very little "made in the U.S." as the price is high and often the quality not competitive.
Problems in France etc. are also helping the U.S. $ as they are keeping pressure on the Euro. Once these strikes are over and business returns to some normal tempo in Europe we'll see the Currency gain strength again.
As kensin said Gold is just taking a break.
JMHO
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