Visualizing Currencies’ Decline Against the U.S. Dollar

In a volatile and difficult year for many assets and equities, how have the world’s major currencies performed against the U.S. dollar? Read more

The 10 Oldest Currencies Still Used Today

The British pound dates back to around 775 AD. Read more

Ranked: The World’s Top Reserve Currencies in 2024

We breakdown $11.5 trillion in foreign exchange reserves to highlight the world’s top reserve currencies in 2024. Read more

De-Dollarization: Countries Seeking Alternatives to the U.S. Dollar

The U.S. dollar is the dominant currency in the global financial system, but some countries are following the trend of de-dollarization. Read more

Charted: 30 Years of Central Bank Gold Demand

Globally, central banks bought a record 1,136 tonnes of gold in 2022. How has central bank gold demand changed over the last three decades? Read more

Charted: How Major Currencies Did in 2023

Euro, yen, and yuan—one is not like the other as we visualize the best and worst returns of the world’s major currencies. Read more

Visualizing All of the U.S. Currency in Circulation

This graphic illustrates the amount of U.S. currency in circulation globally, by denomination, based on data from the Federal Reserve. Read more