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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...
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FX 101 July 7, 2023
Top 20 weakest currencies in the world in 2023
The strongest currencies are often highly sought after, such as the most valuable currency of the Kuwaiti dinar, or...
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FX 101 June 26, 2023
Exotic currencies — all you need to know
As globalisation has dramatically increased over the past decades, businesses are increasingly dealing with suppliers and customers all over...
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FX 101 June 14, 2023
Bulls and bears, hawks and doves: demystifying forex jargon
If you follow our regular market updates, then you’ve likely come across a rather unlikely cast of characters that...
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FX 101 June 12, 2023
Exploring currency boards around the globe
Countries around the globe have used currency boards to stabilise their economies and maintain a fixed exchange rate for...
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FX 101 June 6, 2023
How does a currency board work?
With Bulgaria likely joining the Euro in 2025 despite political difficulties delaying the adoption, one of the most successful...