Over the past week, investors have been buying gold in anticipation of an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve.As of this writing, that rate hike has not happened.Investors are buying gold as a way to hedge their bets, and they are hoping the Fed will make a decision that would allow them to make […]
Real foreign exchange strategy is a strategy used to manage risk in the global financial markets.In other words, the strategy focuses on controlling risks through hedging, rebalancing, and hedging against foreign exchange risks. The strategy is often used to offset risks that could adversely impact the market, such as the loss of a country’s financial resources […]
Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of this year was up by 1.3%, or 0.8%, on the same period last year.That’s a 1.6%.That is, it is faster than the 1.1% growth in the first quarter.The pace of economic growth will be boosted by the government’s plan to reduce subsidies and cut interest […]
Foreign exchange is the most important form of exchange, accounting for around 60% of global income.But the world is also a very complex place and so understanding it can be a bit daunting.Here, we will try to give you a good overview of the major currencies and their value and what they mean to the […]
A couple weeks ago, the U.S. Foreign Exchange Commission announced that they would begin enforcing new rules to increase transparency and transparency of foreign exchange transactions.This is good news for all foreigners buying and selling foreign currency, because now the FEC is going to start enforcing new reporting requirements for foreign exchange activity.Foreign exchange is […]
Aussie money is worth more than $600bn a year, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, making it the world’s second-most popular overseas currency after the U.S. dollar.In the past 12 months, the Australian dollar has appreciated by almost 25 per cent against the dollar, according the Australian Bureau.What’s the difference between a […]
