FTSE World Parity Unit (WPU)

Our FTSE World Party Unit Currency unit represents an exchange rate between the basket of currencies and the US Dollar.

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FTSE World Parity Unit (WPU) is a currency unit comprising a basket of developed and emerging currencies.

FTSE WPU represents an exchange rate between the basket of currencies and the US Dollar, providing a facility to control currency risks arising from exchange rate fluctuation and the erosion of purchasing power.

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Key resources

Index announcements

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Research and Insights

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