Yen currencies around the world
The Yen, Yuan and Won all share the same roots which were colloquial words for ‘Round’ that referenced the round silver dollar coins of the…
The Yen, Yuan and Won all share the same roots which were colloquial words for ‘Round’ that referenced the round silver dollar coins of the…
Headquartered in Washington DC, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been in operation for nearly 80 years. In the below article, we’ll look at its…
The origin of the term Shilling is debated. Some believe it is based on the Old English term ‘Scilling’ which meant 1/20th of a pound.…
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is the world’s oldest international financial organisation. It plays a crucial role in fostering global monetary and financial stability.…
Cornerstone FS Plc (AIM: CSFS), a foreign exchange and payments company offering multi-currency accounts to businesses and individuals, announces its final results for the year ended…
The Rial/Riyal name is based on the Latin term ‘regalis’ which literally means royal. It shares a similar etymology to the ‘Real’ currency which can…
Last Tuesday the US went to the polls in a set of major elections. Voters were choosing a new House of Representatives, a third of…
For decades the Japanese Yen has been seen as a ‘safe-haven’ currency. Japan and its economy are world-leading, regularly appearing in the top three on…
Given the ongoing economic crises in various countries around the world, attention at the moment is rightly more focused on interest rate decisions than in…
On Saturday 22nd October following another set of early elections in Italy, a government consisting of four right-wing political parties was sworn into office. The…
When it comes to currency, the US Dollar dominates all the others. No currency comes even close to having a similar power. The dollar accounts…
In last week’s article we looked at ‘the next eleven’, those countries who are predicted to be the global economic leaders of the future. These…
