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Bank of England third rate cut in six months– What It Means for the UK Economy and the Pound (GBP)
The Bank of England (BoE) has lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5%

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Feb 6, 20252 min read


The Rise of Mini Dramas: How Short-Form Series Are Redefining Entertainment
The entertainment industry is undergoing a major transformation with the rise of mini dramas

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Feb 6, 20253 min read


New Zealand's Weakening Job Market - What it Means for Markets and Policy
New Zealand's job market showed continued signs of strain in Q4 2024, with rising unemployment, easing wage growth, and overall cooling...

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Feb 5, 20251 min read


Philippine Inflation Holds Steady at 2.9% – What It Means for Markets and Policy
Steady Inflation Amid Volatility in Key Commodities The latest inflation data from the Philippines shows that headline inflation in...

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Feb 5, 20252 min read


Trade Turbulence: Assessing the Economic and Currency Impacts of Recent U.S. Tariff Policies
Tariffs on Canda and Mexico Following negotiations, the recent 25% announced tariffs have been temporarily paused for 30 days as Canada...

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Feb 5, 20252 min read


Non-Deliverable Forwards
What is a Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF)? A Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) is a type of foreign exchange contract typically used for...

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Feb 4, 20251 min read


Guide to Thai Baht (THB)
Introduction The Bank of Thailand (BoT) manages a floating exchange rate system for the Thai Baht (THB), intervening when needed to...

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Feb 4, 20252 min read


Tariff Tremors: Navigating the Economic and Currency Impacts of New U.S. Trade Policies
In early February 2025, President Donald Trump enacted significant tariffs: 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 10% on Chinese...

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Feb 3, 20252 min read


Guide to Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Introduction The Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) is the official currency of Bangladesh and is managed by the Bangladesh Bank (BB). Bangladesh...

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Feb 3, 20253 min read


Guide to New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
Introduction The New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) is the official currency of Taiwan and is managed by the Central Bank of the Republic of China...

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Feb 3, 20253 min read


Guide to Philippine Peso (PHP)
Introduction The Philippine Peso (PHP) is the official currency of the Philippines and is managed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...

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Feb 3, 20253 min read


Guide to Vietnam Dong (VND)
Introduction The Vietnamese Dong (VND) is the official currency of Vietnam and is managed by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). As one of...

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Feb 3, 20254 min read


Guide to South Korean Won (KRW)
Introduction The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, managed by the Bank of Korea (BOK). As the...

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Feb 3, 20253 min read


Guide to Singapore Dollars (SGD)
Introduction The Singapore Dollar (SGD) is the official currency of Singapore and is managed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore...

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Feb 3, 20253 min read


Guide to Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Introduction The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency of Indonesia and plays a crucial role in the country's trade and...

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Feb 3, 20253 min read


Guide to Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Introduction The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong and is managed under a linked exchange rate system with the...

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Feb 3, 20253 min read


Guide to Offshore Chinese Yuan (CNH)
Introduction The Offshore Chinese Renminbi (CNH) is the internationally traded version of the Chinese Yuan (CNY). Unlike its onshore...

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Feb 3, 20254 min read


Guide to Onshore Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Introduction The Chinese Renminbi (CNY) is the official currency of the People’s Republic of China and is managed by the People’s Bank of...

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Feb 3, 20254 min read


Guide to Indian Rupee (INR)
Introduction The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency of India and is managed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The INR operates...

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Feb 2, 20253 min read


Guide to Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Introduction The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) is the official currency of Malaysia and is managed by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Operating...

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Feb 2, 20253 min read
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