Monetary Policy Around The Globe: Currency ETF Edition

With domestic equity indexes soaring to all-time highs in recent months, many have become infatuated with the stock market and the countless opportunities it offers both at home and abroad. As a result, the commodity and bond markets have come under pressure in light of improving economic growth expectations. One particular asset class, however, remains largely ignored by the headlines, but its sheer size of nearly $4 trillion warrants a closer look from any seasoned investor: meet the Foreign Exchange market [see The Ultimate Guide To Currency ETF Trading]. Currency investors are well aware of the global impact that exchange rate fluctuations can have on asset classes, and that’s why paying attention to this market can offer insights that are otherwise overlooked by those focused solely on stocks or bonds. In fact, the foreign exchange market often offers valuable clues as to where stocks may be headed, because it is [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: The Ultimate Guide To Currency ETF Trading CurrencyShares Singapore Dollar Trust (FXSG) Rolls Out Central Bank “March Mayhem” Puts Currency ETFs in Focus ETF Plays For A Falling Dollar: Part II How Volatile Is Your Currency ETF?