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USD Mid-Term Report Card

Jul 7, 2025, 3:48:54 PM

The first half of 2025 has delivered a broad-based setback for the USD, which has declined sharply against all major currencies. Year to date, the greenback is down 14.38% against the Swiss franc, 14.19% against the euro, 9.90% against the British pound, 8.84% against the Japanese yen, 8.01% against the New Zealand dollar, 6.23% against the Canadian dollar, and 5.35% against the Australian dollar. This decline reflects a shift in global interest rate expectations, resilience in foreign economies, and a recalibration of safe-haven demand.

Tony Valente

5 Ways to Reduce Errors in Cross-Border Transactions

Jun 3, 2025, 4:28:19 PM

Payment errors aren’t just annoying—they’re a real business risk. Every mistake in a cross-border payment can mean delayed deliveries, lost trust, extra bank fees,...

Maggie Bolt

Bond’s Warning Sign

Jun 2, 2025, 4:15:24 PM

The U.S. jobs market remains robust, and uncertainty surrounding tariffs is causing the Federal Reserve to pause its actions. Meanwhile, most G10 central...

Tony Valente

How to Streamline Your International Vendor Payments

May 15, 2025, 3:49:04 PM

For finance and operations leaders, international vendor payments are often a source of friction. Manual processes, time zone differences, and regulatory complexity...

Maggie Bolt

Liberation Day Aftermath

May 1, 2025, 11:18:21 AM

The opening words of last month’s letter couldn’t have been more fitting: “There’s no turning back now, and the rest of the world knows it.”

The events that...

Tony Valente

How Market Volatility Impacts Your International Payments

Apr 15, 2025, 1:33:09 PM

Market volatility isn’t just a headline—it’s a real risk for any business moving money across borders. When FX rates swing, interest rates spike, or trade policy...

Maggie Bolt

Narrative Flip – Game Changer

Apr 2, 2025, 10:50:51 AM

There’s no turning back now, and the rest of the world knows it. The reciprocal tariffs set to be announced on Wednesday, April 2nd, won’t resolve...

Tony Valente

The Future of Cross-Border Payments: Trends and Technologies to Watch in 2025

Mar 15, 2025, 1:53:03 PM

The Evolving Landscape of Cross-Border Payments

Cross-border payments are entering a new era. For businesses of every size, sending money internationally isn’t...

Maggie Bolt

Growth Scare

Mar 3, 2025, 2:55:22 PM

The Japanese yen was the top-performing currency in February, appreciating by 3.05% due to a combination of rising Japanese interest rates and a decline in...

Tony Valente

The Impact of 2025 Tariffs on Cross-Border Payments

Feb 15, 2025, 9:58:14 AM

New 2025 tariffs are shaking up global trade and, with it, the cost and complexity of international payments. Businesses can’t afford to wait and see. Here’s what’s...

Maggie Bolt