What little strength the dollar seems to find during the trading week seems to ultimately be swept away by the financial markets' primary fundamental driver -- sentiment.

The euro continued its dominance against the US dollar for the third consecutive week of trading, closing above the psychologically significant $1.50 mark for the first time in 14 months.

Impressive performance and fresh highs across key barometers leaves markets at prime risk of pullback.

The minutes from the Bank of England’s October meeting signal a neutral policy stance.

The Swiss franc trended higher against the dollar over the past week as risk sentiment continued to drive price direction.

So, how much is too much debt? It depends on what you use the money for…how much you have in assets…whether your earnings are shrinking or growing…and a number of other questions. But while the answers aren’t simple, the questions should still be asked: If you run up a debt, how are you going to pay it back? What will happen if you don’t pay it back?

Do the charts show an impeding increase in interest rates?

Wall Street itself is pricing stocks as if the record profit margins of '05 and '06 were just around the corner.

Lending money to customers is a tough way to earn a living. The more you lend, the more you make…until you lend too much. Then, you don’t make anything.

How likely are we to muddle through in the face of $1.5 trillion and larger deficits?