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FXbeacon: Zen and the Art of FX Risk Management

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I like to travel. Experiencing different places and their cultures is a passion for my wife and me. Though we make some restaurant reservations and schedule a few activities, we like to leave room for serendipity. Surprises are encouraged; the best surprises usually become our favorite memories, and the worst surprises almost always become our […]

Case Study | How GPS Helped a UK Fashion Retailer Thrive

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Download PDF In this insightful interview, we delved into a client case study with Paul, Head of Treasury and Investor Relations at a prominent fashion retailer based in the UK. With a turnover of approximately £900 million per year, this company operates in the competitive world of fashion. Join us as we explore Paul’s experiences […]

Hedging Strategies for EUR: What’s been effective in the past year?

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Download PDF In the past 12 months, marked by an initial increase and then a stable phase in the EUR/USD exchange rate, numerous corporate treasurers have been exploring optimal methods to safeguard against currency risk. This article examines how different hedging tactics have fared over this period. For a fair evaluation, a uniform method has […]

Hedging Strategies for AUD: What’s been effective in the past year?

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Download PDF The last 12 months, characterized by sharp moves followed by a range-bound period in the AUD/USD, have left many corporate treasurers searching for the best way to hedge their currency exposures. This article analyzes the performance of various hedging strategies over the last year. To facilitate an accurate comparison, we’ve adopted a standardized […]

FX Markets Update: November 2023

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  Download PDF Subscribe to GPS’ Monthly Market Brief ANALYSIS BY REGION Euro-Area The European Central Bank left all three key policy rates unchanged at the October 26 meeting, leaving the deposit rate at 4%. The message after this meeting was clear, and no more hikes are expected. Various gauges show that underlying price pressures […]

Market Update | October 2023

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September brought forth intriguing dynamics to the currency market: Can the Euro Bull resist a stronger dollar and high US yields? Will the BOE’s pause trigger a fresh assault on the year-low? EUR/GBP – which will be the survivor of the weakest? To gain deeper insights into these questions and more, read our full analysis.

FXbeacon: 75 Hard, 100% Smart: Currency Hedging Lessons from my “75 Hard” Journey

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Imagine at the beginning of July, you decided to join me on a personal journey to transform physically and mentally by taking on the “75 Hard” fitness and mental wellness challenge (I started 66 days ago). For those who are not familiar, “75 Hard” consists of 5 daily challenges: A) Two 45-minute workouts (one has […]

Market Update | August 2023

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Central banks like the Federal Reserve (Fed), Bank of England (BoE), and European Central Bank (ECB) are all signaling higher interest rates, with an emphasis on longer-term rate increases. This trend has been driven by rising US treasury yields and disappointing economic data from China, which have impacted currency markets. Additionally, forward-looking ISM Surveys in […]