1) The Grind Upward Continues The 2014 market grind upward continued this week, as equities got yet another boost from a much better-than-expected November jobs report. Stocks were once again in positive territory, and the market is off to a bullish start in the final month of the year. One of the biggest new developments of late is the rise in the value of the US dollar vs. rival foreign currencies. Find out what the dollar strength means to you and the implications for global equity markets, as well as how all the markets did this week, in Doug’s leadoff segment. Plus, did you hear the one about China overtaking the US as the world’s largest economy? And no, it’s not a joke. 2) Weekly ETF Strategy Session: China, and Currency Hedged Funds China stocks continue to soar, as new access to China’s A-shares has caused a flood of capital into the region. There now are 29 ETFs you can use to gain exposure to China, and several of these funds are currently in use by Doug in his Successful E