How Gold Affects Currencies
Ah, the enduring appeal—and influence—of gold. Even though it is no longer used as a primary form of currency in...
Investing in Currencies
Definition, Types, Features and When to Exercise
What Is a Currency Option? A currency option (also known as a forex option) is a contract that gives the buyer...
How the U.S. Dollar Became the World’s Reserve Currency
A world currency is any money that can freely be used or exchanged for another currency inside or outside the...
How a Strong U.S. Dollar Can Hurt Emerging Markets
How Can a Strong U.S. Dollar Hurt Emerging Nations? After years of keeping interest rates near zero, the U.S. Federal...
How U.S. Stock Prices Correlate to the Value of the U.S. Dollar
As the value of the U.S. dollar rises globally, the U.S. stock indexes tend to rise along with it. Over...
Pros and Cons of the Euro
Importance of the Euro On Jan. 1, 1999, the European Union (EU) introduced its new currency, the euro. The euro...
How Currency Works
Whether we pull out paper bills or swipe a credit card, most of the transactions we engage in daily use...
The 5-Minute Chart Trading Strategy
Some currency traders are patient and wait for the perfect setup, while others need to see a move happen quickly,...
The Impact of Currency Exchange Rates by BOP
A change in a country's balance of payments can cause fluctuations in the exchange rate between its currency and foreign...
Why Interest Rates Matter for Forex Traders
Interest rate changes made by any of the world's most influential central banks can have a major impact on the...
