Currencies
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
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(17 November 09)
Ben Bernanke is talking a strong dollar. But everything he does seems to send it lower. So if the Fed can't breathe some life back into the greenback, what can? John Stepek looks at what could push the dollar higher, and what you should be doing about it.
(04 November 09)
Virtually every class of investment has risen as the US dollar has plunged recently. But now a major reversal might be at hand. The greenback may be about to go on a bull run – which is bad news for everything else. Dominic Frisby explains.
(23 October 09)
While the overall market has rocketed, high-quality defensive stocks have been left behind. But the renewed downtrend in sterling is boosting their appeal.
