Currency debasement lowers a currency's value by diluting precious metals in coins or increasing money supply, leading to inflation. Learn history and real-world examples.

Discover the top currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, explore the benefits of pegging, and understand why nations choose this fixed exchange rate strategy.

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Using tools like forwards and options, currency-neutral funds hedge foreign-exchange risks. Investing in currency-neutral funds can protect against losses from unfavorable exchange-rate shifts.