I doubt anything is coming. But if it does, my guess is that the 'sworn ally' will be Saudi Arabia or Turkey.
January 16, 2016
Massive Currency Shock Could Hit Next Week
Dear Rude Awakening Reader,
Another surprise attack against the U.S. dollar is coming. It could happen early next week. Here’s the weapon they'll use:

Can you guess what currency?
Here’s a hint: This attack won't be from China.
Instead, this one will hurt the worst — coming from a sworn "ally" of Americans.
Regards,
Jim Rickards

Gold is $1,581/oz today. When it hits $2,000, it will be up 26.5%. Let's see how long that takes. - De 3/11/2013 - ANSWER: 7 Years, 5 Months