This inexorable trend means you should be betting on the US dollar

The US dollar has been falling for months now. But it is only a matter of time before it bounces back. Ed Bowsher explains how to play a stronger dollar.

The US dollar has fallen by 8% since July.

The Federal Reserve's decision to delay any slowdown in its money-printing has hit the US currency hard. And with America on the verge of defaulting on its debt, prospects look bleak.

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Ed Bowsher

Ed has been a private investor since the mid-90s and has worked as a financial journalist since 2000. He's been employed by several investment websites including Citywire, breakingviews and The Motley Fool, where he was UK editor.

 

Ed mainly invests in technology shares, pharmaceuticals and smaller companies. He's also a big fan of investment trusts.

 

Away from work, Ed is a keen theatre goer and loves all things Canadian.

 

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