The dollar has seen a dramatic reversal of fortunes this past week -- and this shift in performance accurately represents the reversal of fundamentals that initially lead the currency to its remarkable gains.

The euro continues to tumble despite the final touches being put on a bailout package for Ireland, as contagion fears have heightened.

There are a few primary fundamental themes that should be monitored very closely when trading the dollar.

In the absence of overbearing dollar or risk trends, the euro may actually fall back on its own fundamental drive.

Considering the Fed does opt for an additional stimulus program, matching expectations may ultimately offer little for risk appetite and leave the greenback at fair value.

Three months ago, the euro was in charge of its own future.  How things have changed.

The most remarkable dynamic behind the dollar's performance this past month has been the constant speculation surrounding the Fed's response to a sputtering economic recovery.

From a purely technical standpoint, speculative resolve behind EUR/USD may soon reach a point of exhaustion.

A free fall would denote irrational selling that would soon reach its peak and turn the market to stability or a reversal.

There are a few primary drivers that can sustain or undermine the euro’s performance going forward.