Markets have been volatile lately due to several underlying concerns. Still, one gathering headline is the blowup of the carry trade, where investors borrow in a cheap currency like the Yen and invest ...

Unexpected fees for changing currency can dent your foreign-travel budget. Find out the best places to exchange currency 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, ...

Using tools like forwards and options, currency-neutral funds hedge foreign-exchange risks. Investing in currency-neutral funds can protect against losses from unfavorable exchange-rate shifts.

Banks typically provide better exchange rates compared to airport kiosks or tourist areas. Understanding fees, spreads and rates helps you maximize your currency exchange value. Planning ahead ...

What Does Central Bank Digital Currency Mean? A Central Bank Digital Currency is a digital form of a country's fiat currency issued by its central bank. Unlike cryptocurrencies, CBDCs are centralized ...

Currency: Every country has its own currency. People in those countries buy and sell based on their currency. But have you ever wondered why some countries' currencies have a higher value while others ...

Penny Pryor has more than two decades experience writing, reporting and editing financial services publications. She has contributed to, and edited, the Money Section of the Sun Herald and The Sunday ...