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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...
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Trade Finance May 25, 2023
Do governments own banks?
Governments do not own banks as a default but often have varying degrees of control over them via regulation...
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Trade Finance May 11, 2023
How strong is the shekel?
The shekel is the main currency of Israel and has been in circulation since 1985. Despite the challenges the...
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Trade Finance April 24, 2023
Chinese currency explained — The difference between onshore and offshore Yuan Renminbi
If you’re curious about the difference between the two versions of the Chinese currency (RMB), we’ll help you understand...
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Trade Finance April 17, 2023
How to hedge against inflation
Although the latest inflation reading in the United States shows that inflation has cooled to 5%, it is still...
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Trade Finance March 23, 2023
What happens to your money if your bank fails?
In light of the collapse of both Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Credit Suisse, many people might be wondering:...
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Trade Finance February 24, 2023
Disinflation vs deflation: what’s the difference?
In order to answer what deflation and disinflation are, we first need to define what inflation is. Inflation is...
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Trade Finance January 27, 2023
What is a recession and why does it happen?
The word recession is getting thrown around a lot recently, but what does it actually mean? And what do...
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Trade Finance January 9, 2023
How does inflation impact exchange rates?
With the increase of inflation all around the globe, people started to wonder whether inflation would not affect only...
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Trade Finance December 9, 2022
What does high UK inflation mean for your international payments?
In 2022, we have seen an unprecedentedly fast rise in inflation to levels last seen in the 1970s. The...
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Trade Finance November 30, 2022
Trends in international currency transfers in 2023
The world of international payments is changing rapidly. In recent years, however, there has been a dramatic increase in...
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Trade Finance November 15, 2022
Why you can’t rely on currency forecasts for your risk management strategy
The US Dollar is the most traded currency in the world, accounting for a large percentage of daily currency...