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Trade Finance January 12, 2024
Will there be a recession in 2024?
In 2023, there were forecasts in the world economy that led many to suggest there was a recession on...
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Trade Finance January 9, 2024
Are bank transfers safe?
Bank transfers are considered one of the safest ways to transfer money between two parties, but there are still...
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Trade Finance January 9, 2024
How 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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Trade Finance September 11, 2023
What is ring-fencing?
Ring-fencing is a term used to describe the process whereby a portion of financial assets are separated from another...
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Trade Finance August 14, 2023
How has Yield Curve Control impacted the value of the Japanese Yen?
With the Bank of Japan (BoJ) slowly easing Yield Curve Control, global markets are increasingly watching the effect on...
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Trade Finance August 10, 2023
How does a forward contract work?
Forward contracts are a way for businesses to mitigate risks and enhance financial stability in trading. Currency fluctuations and...
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Trade Finance August 9, 2023
How does the Federal Reserve influence the economy and markets?
If you follow the foreign exchange markets or general economic news even cursorily, chances are you’ll have seen the...
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Trade Finance August 4, 2023
Will the US dollar collapse?
The US dollar collapsing is not impossible, but it is extremely unlikely. Furthermore, if the US dollar did somehow...
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Trade Finance August 2, 2023
6 Key economic indicators that impact the foreign exchange rate
The foreign exchange markets are volatile and in near-constant movement. Demand for a particular currency causes an increase in...
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Trade Finance July 6, 2023
Government debt: how does it impact the currency markets?
The news that the UK’s government debt has passed 100% of GDP for the first time since 1961 dominated...
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Trade Finance July 3, 2023
Why is the City of London the biggest hub for currency trading?
The City of London, also known as the Square Mile, is still one of the leading financial capitals of...
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Trade Finance June 15, 2023
Why is gold valuable?
Gold is valuable essentially for the same reason that anything is – its perceived value by society. Gold is...