Currency

Forex Roll Call: How to Calculate Financing Rates on Foreign Exchange Investments July 9, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

When a forex position is carried from one day to the next, the position is adjusted to reflect the interest rate differential between the two currencies. Learn how forex rolling works.

5 min read  |  Forex
Is a Weaker Dollar Good or Bad? Like Many Things Economic, It Depends November 2, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

The value of a dollar is in constant motion. Sometimes, it strengthens against other currencies (or commodities), and sometimes, it weakens. But, is a weaker dollar good or bad?

5 min read  |  Economic Trends
Dreaming of Retiring Abroad? 5 Factors to Consider August 14, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

There are some big differences between traveling abroad versus retiring abroad. If you’re thinking about changing your country of domicile when you retire, remember to consider taxes, foreign exchange, health care, and some other things.

5 min read  |  Retirement Lifestyle
Looking for a New Asset Class to Trade? The Case for Options on Currency Futures May 29, 2020 3:10 PM   |  

The global foreign exchange (FX) market is deep, liquid, and traded virtually around the clock. If you’re an option trader in search of a new asset class to trade, consider options on currency futures.

5 min read  |  Futures
Currency Volatility World Tour: Foreign Exchange (Forex) Volatility August 2, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Learn about the dynamics of foreign exchange volatility, and where to find currency volatility data.

3 min read  |  Forex
Volanthology World Tour: Foreign Exchange Volatility October 5, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

Learn about the dynamics of foreign exchange volatility, and where to find currency volatility data.

3 min read  |  Forex
Are Exchange Rates Foreign to You? Here's a Currency Primer May 23, 2017 4:00 AM   |  

The foreign exchange market is large, global, and generally liquid. Find out if the forex market is right for you with this primer.

5 min read  |  Forex
The Mighty Greenback: Key Rising Dollar Drivers In 2017 January 4, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Learn how a rising dollar could impact economies, portfolios, and even your finances in 2017 and beyond.

5 min read  |  Forex
U.S. Dollar Bulls Are Back: What It Might Mean For Stocks July 12, 2016 12:00 AM   |  

The U.S. dollar index (/DX) is strong. Since early May, the /DX has climbed 5.30. What might this mean for stocks?

3 min read  |  Forex
No Market Trades in a Vacuum: Using Intermarket Analysis August 2, 2015 8:00 PM   |  

Study intermarket analysis for a more complete investing picture. Pull in bonds, currencies, and commodities with typical stock market research.

4 min read  |  Fundamental Analysis

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