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Central bank decisions, economic data, gold and oil, and plain-English guides to how currency trading works. Every article links to its primary sources.
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The Swiss franc shock of 15 January 2015: when the SNB scrapped the 1.20 floor
The Swiss National Bank abandoned its minimum exchange rate of CHF 1.20 per euro without warning, and the franc jumped within minutes. What happened, why, and what it taught traders about risk.
The euro explained: its history and the 21 euro area countries
The euro launched in 1999, notes and coins followed in 2002, and Bulgaria became the 21st member on 1 January 2026. How the euro area grew, how countries join and what it means for EUR/USD.
