How Canada’s relationships with the US and China impact the Canadian dollar
Learn the reasons that the Canadian dollar is a desired currency.
Why is the Consumer Price Index, a high-impact US data release, important to traders?
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and why does it matter in trading?
What are the ‘BRICS’ and why are they important?
An understanding of how the BRICS nations' economies are performing and how their regional economic integration is progressing. Read more.
Historical Central Bank and Government Currency Interventions and their impact on FX markets
Contrary to popular belief, the exchange rate of any given currency is not determined by market forces alone. Learn more.
How does the Federal Reserve Conduct Monetary Policy?
Learn why FX traders follow the Fed. Understanding how dollar is impacted by how the Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy plays a big part of what drives the FX market.
How Different Fundamental Themes affect the Forex Markets
In the school of fundamental analysis, the same themes can often dictate the overall outlook on any given currency pair. In this article, we identify some of these.
X Factors That Affect Currency Value
Numerous factors influence currency value and exchange rates, from interest rates, inflation, and debt, to political stability, and more.
What is Non-Farm Payroll and why it Matters to Forex Traders
US non-farm payroll reports provide vital information regarding the health of the US economy. We unpack more about what it means for traders, why it’s important and its impact on forex rates here.
What is De-Dollarization?
Learn how de-dollarization could cost the US dollar its place in the international monetary system.