The decline of the US dollar was a surprise to those who thought the strength in the US economy would be reflected in the dollar, as this has been the case when the US showed major growth in the past. A new calculus has emerged threatening dollar strength as the US takes on more debt from the pending $6tn budget and while European and Asian economies start their own economic recoveries. Naturally, this would be cause for concern if you’re retired overseas depending on dollar

With the fragility of the stock market and the quick recent rise of interest rates, investors are looking for alternative solutions to their retirement savings strategy. The SP500 fell 4.4% from its high on May 10, Nasdaq fell 7.5% since April 28, demonstrating the market’s ability to fluctuate widely while reminding investors not to be too heavily dependent on short-term outcomes. Regardless of this expected volatility, the stock market remains the most liquid market in the