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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...
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FX 101 June 1, 2023
What makes the market move?
Movements in the market happen constantly, and all year round. The ocean of all the world economies and human...
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FX 101 May 4, 2023
Will cryptocurrency replace banks?
The interest in cryptocurrency in the last few years has led many to suggest that banks will become redundant,...
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FX 101 April 27, 2023
Why are Middle Eastern currencies so valuable?
As you may have noticed in our top 20 currencies list, the top four most valuable currencies are the...
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FX 101 April 19, 2023
What are safe haven currencies and are they still attractive to investors?
In times of economic uncertainty, we hear a lot about safe haven currencies and how they have historically provided...