FXCM Research Team

Investors interested in making trades that involve the Chinese yuan might benefit from doing some research into China's economy. The nation has repeatedly made headlines over the last several years, generating attention by producing robust growth. Economic Skepticism Despite reports of growth, some have voiced concerns about the country manipulating its government data. Even Li Keqiang, Premier of China's State Council, has made skeptical remarks about these figures. In 2007,…

Many items have been used for trade throughout history, including bartered goods and materials. However, currencies can be defined as a medium of exchange with extrinsic, or implied, value that is not necessarily determined by the physical characteristics or utility of the medium itself. While official currencies are those issued by central authorities such as governments, alternative currencies (sometimes called private or parallel currencies) are those normally issued beyond the…

The strength and weakness of currencies are generally assumed to follow trends in supply and demand, and the United States dollar should be no different. Since at least the middle of the 20th century, however, the dollar has held a special status around the globe as a reserve currency. This means that individuals, companies and governments have carried out international trade and held their capital reserves in dollar-linked accounts. The…

The bull currency spread is commonly used when traders expect that a currency will appreciate moderately, but not by a lot.

A bear currency spread—like its counterpart, a bull currency spread—involves buying an option (the long leg) for a particular currency and selling an option (the short leg) for the same currency and expiration at a different exercise price.

Automated trading refers to the use of computer and Internet technologies to place and manage individual trades within the electronic marketplace.

Here are six key economic indicators commonly used to define the current state of Australia's economy.

Five of the biggest forex trading questions, including why you would consider it, the risks of doing so, and what it all means.

The Russian ruble is the official currency of Russia, with the symbol of ₽ and the currency code of RUB.

The Norwegian krone (NOK) is the national currency of Norway and has aan value estimated of US$120.7 billion.