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History of US federal debt as percentage of GDP: Why is this now important?

The increase in US federal debt as a percentage of GDP and in absolute terms is unprecedented and could therefore be a major risk for long term investors.

In this article we will see how the US federal debt has developed as a percentage of GDP for the last two centuries. We will point out why the growth is unprecedented even when the debt percentage has been higher in the past.

The next article following this one is about what is ahead for the US Dollar.

Dow Jones Industrial Averages DJIA Trend Trading History Chart - May 2010

Every month, Stock Trend Investing is publishing one of its trend trading history charts for free. This month, it is the trend trading chart for the Dow Jones Industrial Averages (DJIA) index.

In the chart, the blue line shows the closing price of the Dow Jones Industrial Averages index for that month.


Click here to go to the free Guide on Trend Signals that tell you when to buy and sell.


EUR/USD Exchange Rate Trend and History Chart: 20 Years

This chart for the EUR/USD exchange rate and trend shows a 20 year history. Since the Euro exists only for about 10 years we had to make some calculations. You will see later below. 20 years provides a unique historic perspective.

Trends in currency exchange rates are important for investors who invest outside their home currency zone. A foreign stock market index could move up but the currency for that market could devalue compared to your home currency. In that case, your gains measured in your home currency would reduce or could even turn negative.

Which stock market indices declined most during May?

How much did the different stock market indices actually decline during May? And which markets declined more, the US markets, the Asian markets or the European markets?

At Stock Trend Investing, we made a quick overview for you to get an answer to these questions. Some of the observations are surprising.

Stock market indices decline during May

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