Recession is the ultimate scare word in the field of economics. Investors associate it with falling asset prices and panic in financial markets, while the general public has to deal with the horrors of mass bankruptcies and rising unemployment. No matter how you slice it, recessions are dreadful

As many economies are still reeling from the damaging impact of previous lockdowns the question XM.com asks is whether they can withstand another one as the balance of saving lives versus saving the economy takes centre stage

From the dollar to the yen, 2020 promises volatility across forex markets. However, tentative predictions can still be made around some currencies

FX broker XM.com is recognising the tumultuous nature of global currency markets. Ongoing US-China trade tensions, the possibility of Fed rate increases and China’s slowdown are all concerning trends

The dramatic rise of cryptocurrencies in 2017 was followed by a sobering decline at the start of 2018, leading many to prognosticate the death of the currency. However, trading platform XM.com explains why the story is far from over

A number of surprising developments last year posed challenges to foreign currency traders. By picking apart the biggest shocks of the year, currency analysts at XM’s Investment Research Department believe savvy agents can prepare for what 2017 has in store