Should you put your money in the US?

The US economy has proved more resilient than many had thought. The dollar is on a remarkable rebound. And many investors are switching from blue-chips in the UK to their equivalents in the US. But is this the sensible thing to do?

If one must cross the blasted heath then take a tip from the writer of this note and be careful about doing it on horseback! Global financial markets have been crossing the blasted heath all summer and have now been in a state of severe flux for more than twelve months. The placement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into 'conservatorship' represents only the latest effort on the part of Western authorities to get on top of a situation that still gives the strong impression of running out of control. This note is, however, not about US government sponsored enterprises but on the more optimistic subject of the dollar's revival and the prospect for earnings upgrades for those internationally focused businesses which derive a significant proportion of their revenues in dollars.

08-09-15-2RA1

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