In the first half of the year, the dollar index, which measures the US dollar’s strength, fell 10.8%. This marks the US dollar’s worst start to the year since 1973.… read more →
The report finds that digital asset regulation in the US is “aggressive” and amounts to “regulatory overreach,” as US President Donald Trump had often repeated during his campaign. It also… read more →
Global GDP is projected to slow to approximately 2.8% by 2026, down from the robust 3.3% expansion recorded in 2022’s post-pandemic rebound. The deceleration reGlobal GDP is projected to slow… read more →
Since the general downturn in the cryptocurrency market in 2022, stablecoins—crypto tokens pegged to a fiat asset like the US dollar—have steadily taken over more of the cryptocurrency market. Investors… read more →
How can treasury teams manage risk across foreign exchange (FX), interest rates and commodities in this context – and what lessons can be learned from recent years? The key question… read more →
Mikael Björknert, the Swedish banker who became chief executive of Privatbank in January, told Trade Finance Global (TFG) that Ukraine’s economy was performing better than many expected, with GDP growth… read more →
This comes amid worries about domestic currencies’ positions compared to a strong dollar in the face of tariffs. In China, foreign reserves rose by $40 billion in January thanks to… read more →
The design note outlined four key workstreams that will shape the future of Britain’s digital currency: product vision, scheme regulation, technology architecture, and operational framework. The initiative envisions a public-private… read more →
The annual Trade Register from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Global Credit Data (GCD) has been released, analysing the landscape for… read more →
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Turkiye’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-‘ from ‘B+’, citing improved external buffers and reduced contingent foreign exchange (FX) liabilities. The outlook is stable.
