Glossary

What is Devaluation?

Currencies (forex)

A deliberate cut in a currency's official value by a government or central bank, usually under a fixed exchange rate.

Think of it like: Officially relabelling the price of your money.
Real example: China devalued the yuan by about 2% in August 2015, shaking global markets.
Lesson: Why currencies move Practise it now: Headline Reflex

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