Corpay

Topic: Cross-Border

FX Budget Rates: Understanding the Basics

FX budget rates are a fundamental aspect of financial planning for multinational corporations and businesses engaged in cross-border transactions. Let’s run through the basics, what they are, and why they are important.

Read more
By Cross-Border
Sep 18, 2024
Curved Concrete Staircase.jpg

Doing business with a down dollar in B.C.

Doing business with a down dollar in B.C.

“The [U.S. Federal Reserve] is clearly the biggest force here,” said Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay (Fleetcor Technologies Inc.).

U.S. dollar advances as investors look to inflation data this week

U.S. dollar advances as investors look to inflation data this week

"By illustrating continued strength in the labor market, Friday's non-farm payrolls report gave the Fed carte blanche to continue raising rates," said Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist, at Corpay in Toronto.

Corpay Cross-Border Announces New Collaboration with Greenbackers Investment Capital

Corpay Cross-Border Announces New Collaboration with Greenbackers Investment Capital

Providing access to cross-border payments and currency risk management solutions

Is fintech disrupting SME currency hedging?

Is fintech disrupting SME currency hedging?

Platform access to effective currency hedging, real-time cash flow visibility, and regulatory compliance support is being democratised by fintech and opening the door to smaller companies who need first-rate cross-border services.

Low-flying loonie making Bank of Canada’s fight against inflation even harder

Low-flying loonie making Bank of Canada’s fight against inflation even harder

In recent decades, a 10 per cent drop in the Canadian dollar has translated into a short-lived half per cent upward shock in the annualized headline inflation reading, according to Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay.

Mortgage-debt pressure will lead to deceleration in rate hikes from the BoC: Karl Schamotta

Mortgage-debt pressure will lead to deceleration in rate hikes from the BoC: Karl Schamotta

Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay, joins BNN Bloomberg for his view on the Canadian economy and currency following OPEC+ recommendation regarding oil production cuts.

Smarter payments. Stronger growth. Keep business moving.

See how corpay brings AP, card programs, lodging, fleet and cross-borders together