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China's Capital Flight: Implications for Australia & Global Economy
Foreign reserves at the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), China’s central bank, fell for the fifth consecutive month in November, dropping by US$69.1 billion to US
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Australian Dollar (AUD) Impact on Company Performance: A Detailed Analysis
Like any other major currency, the Australian dollar (AUD) plays a crucial role in the economic and financial system. Exports and imports, domestic and internat
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Interest Rate Hikes: Understanding the Benefits and What They Mean for You
The Federal Reserve just lifted short-term interest rates a quarter point and signaled that more hikes are to come over the course of the year. The Federal Ope
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U.S. and Mexico: Strengthening Cooperation on Security and Shared Interests
Last week, officials from the U.S. and Mexico revitalized their commitment to fight cross-border smuggling of drugs, arms and money. U.S. officials recognized A
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Travel Smarter: How Economic Thinking Saves You Money Abroad
A record number of tourists and business travelers visited another country in 2016, and this year is already on pace to exceed that tally. One thing you defin
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35 Years of Floating: How the Australian Dollar Revolutionized the Economy
If a week is a long time in politics, then 35 years must be an eternity. 35 years ago, on Monday December 12, 1983, the Hawke-Keating government announced the
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Foreign Exchange Trading: Risks for Retail Investors and the Need for Regulation
In 2013 I wrote a piece on The Conversation arguing that foreign exchange trading should be much more tightly regulated. In particular, I said that retail (mu
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China-US Trade War & Global Currency Risks: Australia's Exposure
When US President Donald Trump announced via Twitter on Friday that he was slapping tariffs on an extra US$300 billion of China’s exports, it was widely expecte
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Study Abroad in the Age of COVID-19: Innovative Options & Global Learning
With the U.S. and much of the world engulfed in the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and health risks have threatened to make study abroad difficult, if n
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Zimbabwe's Sovereign Bond: Risks and Concerns Regarding White Farmer Compensation
The Zimbabwean government recently signed an agreement to pay 4,500 white farmers US$3.5 billion for infrastructure improvements on the land expr
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Festival Tourism in Ghana: Boosting Economic & Cultural Development
Over the past few decades the boundaries of tourism have grown to include festival, cultural and ecological attractions. But the benefits of this
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Understanding Currency Markets: A Key to Global Economic Trends
You might not trade currencies, but you should know what they’re up to. Why? Because the dollar, the yen and others tell the story of our global economy in real time. There are many “big” markets all
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Understanding Forex: Key Drivers & Currency Strength
While stock traders generally focus on price/earnings ratios, new product lines, revenue streams, and more, foreign exchange (forex) traders tend to drill down on economic growth and interest rate dif
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Dollar Strength & Stock Market Implications: What Investors Need to Know
The U.S. dollar index (/DX) is strong. Since early May, the /DX has climbed 5.30%. Potential catalysts for this rally include Brexit and the ensuing global uncertainty, and demand for safe-haven inves
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US Dollar Drivers: Analyzing the 2017 Surge & Future Outlook
The Republican sweep of the White House and Congress in November unleashed a wave of U.S. dollar bullish sentiment as expectations of infrastructure spending and tighter monetary policy set up a perfe
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Understanding Forex: A Beginner's Guide to Currency Exchange
Here’s a riddle: What asset class averages about $5.1 trillion in trading each day, is available virtually 24 hours a day, 6 days a week, affects each of us pretty much whenever we open the wallet or
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Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Explained: A Beginner's Guide
The rapid rise in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has attracted the attention of investors, financial companies, regulators, and the media alike. While many have had their interest piq
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Forex Trading for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Currency Markets
Around the globe, and virtually around the clock. That’s one way to describe the foreign exchange (“forex”) market.Its the exchange of one nations currency for that of another. More than $5 trillion o
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Understanding Forex Volatility: Beyond the VIX
Despite what you may read in the papers and see on the business reports, there’s a lot more to volatility than VIX—the Cboe Volatility Index, aka “the fear index.Sure, because VIX is based on the impl
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TD Ameritrade Invests in Cryptocurrency Exchange ErisX to Expand Digital Asset Trading
As digital assets move from the niche to the mainstream, investors continue to seek ways to access the cryptocurrency market. ErisX, a derivatives exchange and clearing organization, has announced tha
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- Brexit Impact: How UK Referendum Fuels Currency Market Volatility
- Money Market Accounts: A Comprehensive Guide
- Understanding the South African Rand: Market Forces & Recent Declines
- Understanding Foreign Exchange Reserves: A Comprehensive Guide
- Understanding Purchase and Resale Agreements (PRAs): A Guide
- Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 Capital: Understanding Bank Capital Requirements
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Omnichannel Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide for BusinessesThe shopping experience that once began and ended in a store is now a journey across many channels—online, mobile, in-store and over the phone. Smartphones alone keep shoppers engaged with a bra...
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA): Role & FunctionThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is a government entity that was founded on April 1, 1993 as the de facto central bank and Hong Kong’s currency board. HKMA was established following the m...
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The Pink Tax: Understanding Gender-Based Price DiscriminationLiving life as a woman comes with some unique challenges. One of them being an upcharge for simply existing as a female. Dubbed “the pink tax,” this unfair gender pricin...
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GDP Per Capita: Calculation, Significance & Economic InsightsGDP per capita calculations are quick to perform. When you're planning investment strategies in the U.S. or a foreign country, it's a good idea to look at some broad economic indicato...