Citi expects NZD to underperform amid US election uncertainty By Investing.com
Citi expressed concerns over the potential impact of the upcoming November US Presidential election on high-beta currencies, predicting that the...
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Australian dollar likely to struggle against USD: Citi By Investing.com
Citi FX analysts provided insights into the Australian dollar's performance against various currencies, predicting a challenging path ahead for the...
Longest Rally in 13 Years Takes S. Africa Rand to Best in World – BNN Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s rand is on a winning run not seen in 13 years. The ninth consecutive day of gains...
Japanese Yen Sizzles and Fizzles: Watch the August Close!
We discussed the prospect for a low on the Japanese Yen currency several weeks ago. Here is the link to...
Asia FX firms as rate cut bets pressure dollar; Japanese yen lags By Investing.com
Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies firmed on Friday as persistent bets on U.S. interest rate cuts put the dollar on course...
Carry Trade That Blew Up Markets Is Attracting Hedge Funds Again – BNN Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) -- A popular yen-centered carry trade that blew up spectacularly two weeks ago appears to be creeping back.Japan’s currency...
Want to Invest in Crypto? 7 Things to Consider and Be Careful Of
Cryptocurrencies have emerged as an extraordinary trend in the financial sector over the last ten years, and they started from...
dLocal reports robust growth amid currency volatility By Investing.com
In the second quarter of 2024, dLocal (DLO), a leading cross-border payment platform, reported a significant increase in total payment...
Geberit misses estimates, shares slip By Investing.com
Investing.com -- Shares of Geberit (SIX:) fell on Thursday following the company's second quarter results and updated guidance, which fell...
Carry Trade: Definition, Steps, & Unwinding Risks
Portable currency, plenty of risk.© Ljupco—iStock/Getty Images, © SimpleImages—Moment/Getty Images; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.It’s one of the key components of capitalism: Accessing money as cheaply as possible and seeking the highest possible return. Companies issue stock and bonds to investors, then use the money to fund their business enterprises. Banks attract deposits from savers by paying interest, then loan it out at higher rates in the form of mortgages, auto loans, and business loans.This strategy is called a carry trade, and although it can be quite lucrative for those...