Currency Futures: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Directions (1978-2024)

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Volume/Issue/Review Month	Volume-XVIII \| Issue-II \| Jul.-Dec.
Title	Currency Futures: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Directions (1978-2024)
Authors	Dixita Barai, Dr. Gouri Prava Samal
Broad area	Finance
Abstract	The study aims to comprehensively review currency futures literature to pinpoint key research areas, identify existing gaps, and suggest avenues for future exploration. The study analysed 285 Scopus publications (1978-2024) using bibliometric techniques. Performance analysis and science mapping were conducted with VOS viewer and R-Studio Software, examining publication trends, author collaborations, and key contributors. Bibliographic coupling identified research clusters, while the thematic map tracked topic evolution. Research on currency futures has seen varying publication and citation activity, with a significant citation spike in 1993 attributed to new modelling techniques and news impact. The “Journal of Futures Markets” stands as the leading publication, while the USA, India, and China are key contributors. Analysis of research clusters through bibliographic coupling revealed six distinct areas and identified gaps for future study. Furthermore, thematic mapping illustrated the changing focus and development of research topics within the field. This study is the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis of currency futures research, offering a holistic view of the field’s evolution. It provides a valuable resource for understanding the historical, current, and future landscape of currency futures markets. For investors, this research aids in identifying key measures and influential factors to consider for decision-making. For policymakers, the varied impacts of interventions on market participants should be considered while formulating the policies. Also, academician leaders can foster multi-countries publications’ collaboration among authors by creating a strong research ecosystem and providing ample facilities and opportunities.
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63340/SAMT/10000008
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