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To: DannyTN
The inflation we are seeing is oil related.

If we had a stronger dollar, the price of oil wouldn't be quite as bad. A week dollar didn't help matters back in 2008.

20 posted on 04/02/2011 4:25:08 PM PDT by EVO X
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To: EVO X
"If we had a stronger dollar, the price of oil wouldn't be quite as bad. A week dollar didn't help matters back in 2008."

While true, but it would still be bad. the dollar's fall can account for only a 20% increase in the price of oil.

If we had a stronger dollar, the price of oil wouldn't be quite as bad. A week dollar didn't help matters back in 2008.

Dollar vs Euro

21 posted on 04/03/2011 1:22:02 PM PDT by DannyTN
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