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Cross Currency Basis Swaps: Hedging FX in a Global Portfolio

In basic terms, the cross currency basis is a measure of the relative shortage of a certain currency in the market relative to its demand. Cross currency basis swaps reflect this relative shortage and work as a type of currency hedge, or a type of hedge on a broader global portfolio.  The premium or discount reflected […]

Emerging Market FX: Policy Differentials Drive Movements

The largest differences in policy are not seen between developing countries, but among emerging countries. This is driving movements in emerging market FX.  Emerging market are running tighter policies Emerging markets as a whole are running much less easy monetary policy, lower budget deficits relative to output, and are generally trying to keep sound currencies […]

Eightcap To Run Hotly Anticipated Forex Trader Fest

ASIC-regulated Eightcap has announced plans for a mega online forex event this June. After a challenging year for the financial markets, the broker is lining up a dozen industry experts to impart their trading wisdom. The string of established forex investors will highlight their greatest trading opportunities and run through successful strategies. The TradeFest event […]

Vantage FX Expands UK Operations With New App

Vantage FX has taken steps to strengthen its global operations with a particular focus on traders from the United Kingdom. Its latest mobile trading application comes after the broker diversified its range of products and improved market access to enhance the user experience. New Mobile App Vantage FX’s latest mobile application will help clients seamlessly […]

Pepperstone Tightens Spreads On Major Forex Pairs

ASIC-regulated forex and CFD broker, Pepperstone, has tightened spreads across major forex pairs on the Standard account. The online broker has also cut spreads on its Razor account. The move will be welcome news to active forex traders who could see a reduction in costs and an improvement in profit margins. New Forex Spreads Standard […]

NordFX Introduces New Mobile Trading App

Global forex broker, NordFX, has released a user-friendly mobile trading app. Available on iOS and Android devices, the application is available in 12 languages and promises direct access to the financial markets while on the go. Find out how to get started with NordFX’s new mobile app today. New Trading App From NordFX The free […]

Digital Yuan: What Does It Mean For Markets?

The digital yuan is China’s latest development in establishing itself as a global power economically.  In the mid-1980s, about 90 percent of China’s population lived in poverty. A generation later they’re challenging the United States and the West for superiority in a variety of different ways: Trade (already the largest) Economy and capital (second-largest economy […]

What Is the Difference Between Money and Credit?

The price of a financial asset is money and credit divided by the quantity. So, understanding the two and the difference between money and credit is important to get at why financial assets are doing what they’re doing and help anticipate risk/reward in a market.   What is money? What is credit? Money is what […]

What’s Behind the Rise of SPACs, Cryptocurrencies, and NFTs?

The rise behind high-flying assets like SPACs (blank check companies), cryptocurrencies, and NFTs is related to the environment we’re in and the large-scale liquidity that has caused a rise in all asset classes.  Interest rates in an economy are a function of nominal growth rates.  In Western economies (the United States, developed Europe, and Japan), […]

Vantage FX Launches Pro Account For Aussie Traders

Top forex broker, Vantage FX, has strengthened its offering for Australian traders with an account for professional investors. Eligible traders benefit from high leverage caps while retaining negative balance protection and segregated accounts with the National Australia Bank (NAB). Vantage FX Pro Account The new account will provide qualifying traders with leverage up to 1:500. […]

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