...dollar aren't safe investments, what is? If you think that in 2007 there is a good chance of any/all of the following happening, what are intelligent investment alternatives? - the U.S. economy will experience a recession- the U.S. housing market will enter a significant price correction that will take years to recover from- consumer spending will decrease substantially- U.S. equities and bonds will provide flat or negative returns- the U.S. trade deficit will continue to increase- the dollar will weaken vs other major currencies

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