US inflation data is due to be released and this could have a big impact on exchange rates depending on how it comes out compared to the expectation of about 2.7% The Fed is very committed to low interest rates through 2014, so unless the inflation rate is real high or very low, don’t expect this strategy to be effected. However, with the poor news out of China on its growth compounded with low inflation reporting from the US, we could see a surge in the strength of the US dollar if investors feel it necessary to hedge their bets from riskier ploys.

Also, since the EUR GBP rates are at an 18 month high and UK news due out next week, many investors may be tempted to take their profits this week before the UK NEWS can dampen the bullish effect recently. Nervous traders can greatly affect the volatility of the EURO, especially if the volumes of trades are high.

Dealing in the global market is and never has been for the weak of heart. However, the risks are higher in recent weeks and the trader base is much more fickle than usual. Keep a close eye on the interest rates of your investments, such as: bank checking & savings accounts, stocks, bonds, etc and be ready to move quickly if any trends emerge quickly.

White winter truffles, also called Alba truffles after the area in which they are found, are by far the priciest. Today the price ranges between $6,000 to $10,000 a pound. Italy and western Europe are the traditional areas were truffles have been sought for centuries.

Black truffles of the highest grade go for $1,000 and up per pound. In this instance, some brave Americans are trying to encroach on this traditionally European market. Pat & John Martin own a company called Virginia Truffle Growers. To even enter this small farm, one feels like he is entering a government facility closely guarded with state secrets. Their business is to sell trees that produce black truffles and to offer guidance to perspective truffle entrepreneurs as to how best to make each grower successful.

Tasmanian truffle grower Terry is helping US growers translate her years of experience in Austria to a viable business here in the States. It will take about four or five years, but Terry has had success in planting trees that will eventually yield this black mushroom gold.

So forget oil speculation, discard stocks and precious metals, eliminate real estate and move all your money into truffles. It has been around since ancient times.