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British airports wring the rent from forex operators
An investigation has accused British airports of profiteering from bureau de change operators, with many forced to sell euros at rates far above the market
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Living in the era of negative interest rates
A new sub-zero interest rate environment has sparked panic among the global economy and given rise to new risks and opportunities
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OANDA acquires IBFX forex accounts
On February 24, online currency broker OANDA announced an agreement to acquire all of the forex accounts for IBFX, also known as TradeStation Forex
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Brexit spooks currency traders
Fears over Britain leaving the EU have resulted in a spike in options protecting against a falling pound
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Former FX trader battles Citibank in tribunal
Ex Citigroup trader Carly McWilliams is suing the bank for unfair dismissal in the midst of forex rate rigging scandal
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Sweden’s central bank cuts rates further below zero
The Riksbank, in attempt to meet inflation rate targets, has pushed interest rates further into the negative
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Chinese forex reserves slip to three-year low
China’s forex reserves are down again as the central bank struggles to manage investor expectations and stabilise the currency
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Hong Kong hopes to placate fears over future of its dollar peg
Despite pressure from US monetary policy and Chinese economic performance, Hong Kong’s central bank is confident it can defend its currency peg
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Australian dollar hits seven-year low
The Australian dollar hit a seven-year low against the US in January, although the weak exchange rate has Australian business breathing a sigh of relief
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Vanuatu grows popular among FX brokers
The south pacific island nation offers forex brokers low operating costs, along with quick and easy regulatory registration, say experts
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Venezuela nears default
With currency reserves running low and an oil price recovery nowhere in sight, Venezuela looks increasingly likely to default
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A leader on the rise
Since the financial crisis sent ripples throughout the global monetary system, a new place has been carved for China. With the RMB now on the rise, could it eventually displace the USD?
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Euro-Dollar Parity: what it all means
As the euro continues to weaken and analysts are forced to revise their forecasts for parity, what is causing the two currencies to converge?
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Renminbi and individual currency traders
Risks ahead for traders after RMB added to the IMF’s reserve basket of currencies
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German economic performance bolsters euro
The German economy continues to grow, with GDP rising by 1.7 percent last year
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What’s going on with the Chinese dragon?
China’s slowdown has profoundly influenced the global economy, though there are positives to be taken from the situation
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Mobile developments revolutionise the face of forex trading
The rise of mobile trading has given investors better tools to navigate today’s often-volatile and always-challenging forex market
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Yen slides to seven-year low against US dollar
Japan’s central bank’s stimulus programme coinciding with the Fed’s move in the opposite direction shook markets on October 31
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Brazil’s Aécio Neves pledges to float real if elected
Rousseff’s main opposition in the presidential race has promised to let the market dictate the country’s artificially strong currency if he is voted into office
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Ecuador to introduce state-backed digital currency
A new law prohibiting the use of cryptocurrencies has laid the groundwork for a new state-backed digital currency to come into effect alongside the dollar in Ecuador
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The yuan to beat // Video
Yuan overtakes AUD and NZD in currencies in circulation; what does it mean for the greenback?
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