Discover how MIFOR, the Mumbai Interbank Forward Offer Rate, influenced Indian banking with forward agreements and derivatives before its phase-out.

If you’re involved in trading, investing, business planning or international finance, you must know the difference between spot rates and forward rates. Understanding the difference plays a big role ...

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Both forward and spot rates tend to act as navigation tools in the diverse world of investments. Primarily, the forward rate indicates forecasted interest rates, while the spot rate provides the exact ...