Currencies

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The currency markets - also called foreign exchange or forex - are the largest in the world. Regardless of economic conditions, when one currency falls, another must rise. So there are always opportunities to make money - and it’s becoming easier to trade.

Recent articles (3)

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Which major currency will do best in the months ahead?

(15 May 12)

Asset markets are heading uniformly down. But what about cash? Dominic Frisby looks at some of the world's major currencies, and asks which will prove least ugly for investors.

The end of cash

(04 May 12)

Canada has abolished the penny; Sweden is almost entirely cash-free. Are we heading for a future with no notes or coins? And does it matter? Matthew Partridge reports.

Which currencies should you be buying now?

(03 May 12)

Spending a bit of time looking at your portfolio’s currency exposure could be very profitable, says John Stepek. Here, he looks at the best way to invest in currencies.

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