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U.S. Dollar

How the dollar is so important to the U.S. economy.

Value of the U.S. Dollar

The value of the US Dollar can be measured in many ways - exchange rates, Treasury yields and foreign currency reserves. Learn how the decline of the value of the dollar affects the US economy.

Power of the U.S. Dollar, or Why the Dollar Won't Collapse

The power of the US dollar means that it is in little danger of a collapse. This strength comes from its position as an international currency and its backing by the power of the US economy.

Protect Yourself from the Dollar Decline

What are some good ways to protect yourself from a dollar decline. Readers share their opinions.

Book Review: The Coming Collapse of Dollar

Review of The Coming Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit From It. Why the book predicts a collapse of the dollar, how to prepare for a dollar collapse. Why some of their predictions are based on faulty assumptions.

Euro to Dollar Conversion

Understand the how the euro to dollar conversion rate works, and its recent history.

Dollar Decline or Dollar Collapse?

Is a dollar collapse imminent? Find out the arguments on both sides.

Is the Collapse of the U.S. Dollar Imminent?

What would cause a dollar collapse?

What Is the US Debt to China?

China tries to prop up the dollar's value by buying U.S. Treasuries. Find out if China's threats to let the dollar decline are real.

Treasury Yields

Find out how Treasury bond yields reflect the dollar's value.

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