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Understanding Currency Overlay: Manage International Investment Risks

Key Takeaways Currency overlay separates the management of currency risks from asset allocation decisions, aiming to protect international investments from currency fluctuations.The strategy can be passive, using tools like forward contracts to lock in exchange rates, or active, seeking to profit from currency movements.Currency overlay involves additional costs, such as management fees and transaction costs, which can reduce overall returns.Exchange…

January 10, 2026

International Currency

Key Economic Factors Driving Currency Depreciation

Key Takeaways Currency depreciation can make exports more competitive but can also lead to higher import costs.Central banks influence currency value through interest rate adjustments and monetary policy.Political stability boosts investor confidence, which supports currency value.Foreign exchange markets and speculation impact currency value but are complex and forward-looking.Trade agreements affect currency value based on the balance of a country's export…

January 10, 2026

International Currency

Understanding Currency Crises: Causes, Examples, and Solutions

Key Takeaways A currency crisis is a sudden, steep decline in a nation's currency value, causing economic instability.Central banks intervene in currency crises by using foreign reserves to support the currency.Currency crises are often driven by high foreign debt and deteriorating investor confidence.Historical crises include the Mexican peso crisis of 1994 and the Asian Crisis of 1997.The effects of a…

January 10, 2026