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How Strong Is the US Dollar Right Now?
Not very - the dollar is down about 0.7% over 12 months and sits mid-table at #8 of 16 major currencies. Here's what the headline 'strong dollar' story misses.
Read more →The Strongest Currency in the World in 2026
Is it the Kuwaiti dinar or the Hungarian forint? 'Strongest currency' means two things. Here's the data-based 2026 ranking of how major currencies performed.
Read more →Is the Euro Getting Weaker?
Yes, modestly - the euro is down about 1.5% over 12 months against a basket of 16 currencies. Here's what's actually driving it, and what isn't.
Read more →Why Is the Yen So Weak in 2026?
The yen is down about 9.7% over 12 months and sits last of 16 currencies. The reason isn't a crisis - it's Japan's interest rate, still the lowest in the basket.
Read more →What Is a Carry Trade and How Does It Work?
The carry trade explained: borrow cheap in one currency, invest for yield in another. Why it drives big FX moves and how to spot when it unwinds.
Read more →What Is a Currency Strength Meter?
A currency strength meter shows how each currency performs against many others at once. Learn how it's calculated, how to read it, and common mistakes.
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