Besides being the official currency of the world’s largest economy, the US dollar is also the world’s dominant reserve currency and is used in most international transactions. Many currencies around …
Currency Spotlight: British Pound Sterling
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Benjamin Franklin famously said that the only things we can be certain of in the world are death and taxes. We like to think that there is a third certainty …
A Lesson On Currency Convertibility
View PostCurrency Spotlight: Mexican Peso
Today we’re shining a light on the currency used in Mexico – the peso. As the third most traded currency in the Americas, understanding the peso is important, especially considering …
Continental Currency Exchange Versus ICE Exchange Rate
Forex is an essential service today for just about everyone. Whether directly or indirectly: the food you eat, the clothes you wear, or the trips you take – everything relies …
FX101: Primary versus Secondary Markets
Securities, primary and secondary markets are all incredibly important concepts and entities in the world of investment and the global economy. But what are they and how do they function? …
Continental Currency Exchange Versus RBC Exchange Rate
Have you been wondering who has the best exchange rates near you, Continental Currency Exchange or RBC? While both offer good exchange rates, there’s one clear winner. Read on as …
FX101: The Rise and Fall of the Gold Standard
View PostCommodity Currency Explained: Everything You Should Know
Not to be confused with commodities (like gold) used as currency, commodity currencies are currencies that fluctuate with the price of a primary commodity on which the country’s economy is …