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FX 101 June 26, 2024
What is the biggest recession in history?
The biggest recession in history is up for debate and first, we need to determine what a recession is,...
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FX 101 June 17, 2024
An analysis of the eurozone
The eurozone, also referred to as the euro area, is a currency union of 20 member states. All 20...
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FX 101 June 13, 2024
History of the Polish złoty
The Polish złoty (PLN) is the currency of Poland. It has been in its current denomination since 1995 after...
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FX 101 June 7, 2024
Is the eurozone crisis still ongoing?
The Eurozone crisis, also known as the European sovereign debt crisis, was a multi-year crisis that took place in...
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FX 101 May 20, 2024
What is the Equity Premium Puzzle?
The Equity Premium Puzzle is a term used for the unexplained disparity between returns on stocks, and the average...
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FX 101 April 8, 2024
History of the Irish pound (IEP)
The Irish pound (IEP) was a currency used in Ireland from the late 10th century until it was merged...
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FX 101 August 2, 2024
How is currency strength measured?
Determining the strength of a currency is not always straightforward. How strong a currency is can often be confused with...
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FX 101 January 9, 2024
Will the euro collapse?
The euro’s collapse is not likely, but like all currencies, it is not infallible. Much like the US dollar’s...
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FX 101 December 17, 2023
What caused the Greek financial crisis?
The Greek financial crisis was a debt crisis which began in 2009 off the back of the Great Recession...
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FX 101 December 17, 2023
How does Christmas affect the economy?
For many Western economies, Christmas is incredibly beneficial to the economy, and provides a huge boost to both spending...
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FX 101 December 4, 2023
What is the proposed eco currency?
The eco is a proposed currency set to be introduced in Africa, specifically the 15 countries that are part...
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FX 101 December 4, 2023
Will there be one world currency?
The idea of a world currency has been debated throughout the 20th and 21st century, and several proposals have...