Category: Forex Trading
A Historical Guide to the Gold-Silver Ratio
It is important to state that this is a historical observation of past performance and not an indication or suggestion that this pattern will repeat. The dynamics behind this recurring pattern are partly rooted in silver’s dual nature as both a monetary and industrial metal, as well as the relative size of its market compared…
Read MoreHow the U S. Dollar Became the World’s Reserve Currency
At the time, French officials believed that the world’s appetite for dollars provided cheap financing for U.S. investment abroad. Over time, U.S. trade swung into a sustained deficit, supported in part by global demand for dollar reserves. Holding a reserve currency minimizes exchange rate risk, as the purchasing nation will not have to exchange its currency…
Read MoreThe 4 Basic Types of Derivatives
For example, an option with a Vega of 0.10 indicates the option’s value is expected to change by 10 cents if the implied volatility changes by 1%. Theta increases when options are at-the-money, and decreases when options are in- and out-of-the money. Short calls and short puts, on the other hand, have positive Theta. By…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Largest Economies in the World by GDP
Italy is known for its strong presence in luxury goods, automotive production, and industrial machinery. However, the country faces challenges such as high public debt and structural economic inefficiencies, which influence its long-term growth prospects within the Eurozone. France’s $3.283 trillion economy is the second largest in the European Union (EU), bolstered by its luxury…
Read More1 US dollar to Japanese yen Exchange Rate Convert USD JPY
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