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Trade Finance January 9, 2024How does printing money work?
Printing money is an essential part of running an economy, and printing the right amount is a delicate balance....
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FX 101 December 17, 2023What 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, 2023How 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, 2023What 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, 2023Will 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, 2023What 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, 2023What 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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International News November 2, 2023What is dollar dominance?
Dollar dominance refers to the general economic power that is held by the US dollar over the world economy....
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International News November 2, 2023What is a petrostate?
A petrostate is a country which heavily relies on the export of oil or natural gas. The economies of...
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International News October 23, 2023Is Venezuela’s economy improving?
Venezuela has been through some significant economic turmoil in recent years, mostly due to its chaotic economic past. As...
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FX 101 October 23, 2023What 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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Expat Life October 10, 2023Will cash die out?
Due to the rapid digitalisation of the economy, an increase in e-commerce, and the expanding availability of financial products,...
