Post-Election FX Volatility Analysis

The months preceding an election frequently see heightened volatility in foreign exchange (FX) markets, but the turbulence often continues well beyond election day. Interestingly, market fluctuations tend to persist through the post-election period, right up until inauguration day. This transition phase, between the appointment of a president-elect and their official swearing-in, can have a notable

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USD/CAD: Canadian Dollar Facing Challenges

The Canadian dollar is currently under significant pressure, with recent economic conditions and rate changes contributing to its weakened position against the U.S. dollar. The Canadian dollar continued its slide overnight but has shown a slight rebound in early New York trading. Much of the currency’s recent weakness stems from U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America

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Dollar: The Engine of Iran’s Inflation

When comparing the price of the dollar and real estate over the past decade, we observe a significant increase in both markets. To get a closer look at these two markets, let’s consider a real example. In 2011, a residential property in a prime, luxury area of Tehran was sold for 10 million tomans per

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