The Carry Trade - What is it and how does it un-wind?

Crafty traders will leave no stone unturned when it comes to making a quick buck and no place is this more evident than in “The Carry Trade”. The concept sounds quite smart and potentially simple, borrow money in Yen at 2% and invest it into a safe currency paying out 5%. What happens however when […]

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What is Fiat Currency?

In the world of Economics, one thing is certain, Gold is Money. So how about that piece of paper you have in your wallet, that one that we all call “Money”, is it really a valid Currency? The answer to this question leads us to one of the best kept secrets in the world of […]

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