DBC, a sector fund tracking overall commodity prices, shows that bearish flag/pullback patterns are in evidence, which translates into an overall trading stance of seeing all rallies as opportunities to build new short positions.

John Mauldin looks at the declining importance of economic theory.

Boris Schlossberg explains how trading connects him to the rest of the world.

We take for granted that a healthy economy grows.  Our governments depend on it to pay the bills. Our investments depend on it too, as we buy investments that we hope will become more valuable as sales and profits grow along with the economy. B ut what if all of our assumptions about what is normal are wrong?

The US dollar backed off against most of its major counterparts last week having rallied decisively over the preceding 10 trading days.

The euro finished the week roughly unchanged against the US dollar, but late-week developments suggest risks remain to the downside on heightened uncertainty surrounding Greece and broader fiscal crises.

The yen continued to slide against the greenback this week as one of the world’s largest exporters confirms a double-dip back into recession.

The Canadian dollar continued to weaken against its U.S. counterpart.

Each time humans make a breakthrough, their rate of growth speeds up. They then take advantage of it.  They fill up the economic niche it opens for them as fully as their new technology allows.  And then what?

What exit strategy do policymakers desire?