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Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Currency futures are a fascinating financial instrument that allows traders to lock in exchange rates for currencies at a predetermined date. Unlike the often unpredictable nature of forex trading, ...

Fiat currency is backed by government resources, not physical assets like gold. Fiat allows flexible money supply management, aiding economic stability. Political instability and mismanagement can ...

Understanding the dynamics of currency pairs is essential for both novice and experienced traders in the foreign exchange or forex market. At the heart of calculating and reading exchange rates lies ...

MAINSTREAM economists have had to rethink a lot as a result of the financial crisis. The cross-border flow of capital is one such area. Gyrations in money movements over the past five years (see ...