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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...
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FX 101 November 17, 2023
What is quantitative easing?
In simple terms, quantitative easing is a monetary policy where central banks will buy financial assets – often their...
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FX 101 November 17, 2023
What is the digital euro?
The digital euro is a proposed digital version of the euro by the European Central Bank (ECB). It would essentially be...
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FX 101 October 23, 2023
What is a futures contract?
A futures contract by definition is a legally binding agreement between two parties to buy and sell a specific...
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FX 101 September 6, 2023
What is a currency war?
A currency war is a term used to describe a competitive manipulation of currency values between two or more...
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FX 101 August 24, 2023
How do currency pairs work?
A currency pair refers to the value of two currencies compared against each other, which is generally used for...
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FX 101 August 17, 2023
History of the Pound vs Euro
The pound and the euro’s relationship has varied throughout the last few years, but has generally followed the relationship...
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FX 101 August 7, 2023
The Kuwaiti Dinar: a closer look at the world’s strongest currency
While Kuwait is known by many as a tiny country in the Gulf rich in oil and other hydrocarbons,...
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FX 101 July 31, 2023
Currency reserves — Understanding the holdings of the largest central banks
In our previous article, we explored what currency reserves are and how they help promote global trade and economic...
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FX 101 July 13, 2023
History of the GBP/USD exchange rate
The British pound (GBP) is the oldest currency in the world and has been in continuous use since its...
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FX 101 July 10, 2023
What are central bank currency reserves?
While central banks around the world are fighting inflation by raising interest rates, many people wonder about how the...