Foreign currency CDs are far riskier than those held in U.S. dollars because exchange-rate fluctuations can easily wipe out the return you’d otherwise receive when the CD matures.

Foreign exchange rate risk, or currency risk, could potentially happen when the value of one currency fluctuates relative to another. For investors and businesses operating in global markets, this ...

How to avoid foreign transaction and bank fees, and where to get the best rate when you travel abroad. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly ...

Spot-rate transactions are the simplest and most common foreign exchange transaction. The currency is bought or sold based on the current exchange rate at the time of the transaction.

When choosing where to exchange currency, don't get caught converting your dollars at unfavorable rates with high currency exchange fees.

Foreign exchange rates might seem like a topic for Wall Street, but in Singapore, they’re closer to home than you’d expect. The strength of the Singapore Dollar (SGD) directly impacts the cost of your ...