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The foreign exchange market, which is also referred to as the FX, Forex or currency market is the largest, most liquid exchange in the world for buying, selling or exchanging currencies. While the main participants in this market are the institutions, it was opened to the retail market in the 1990’s with the introduction of the internet and forex trading platforms. In essence, forex ...

Last week I discussed the factors that affect currency prices, so if you haven't watched the video I recommend you watch it first and then come back to this one. Now that you understand what causes currencies to rise and fall, I am going to share with you how currency prices affect the stock market. 

The relationship between currency prices and the stock market

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We are reminded in the media every day that our dollar is either going up or down against other currencies, however, very few understand what factors affect currency prices or how their they may affect the stock market, so let me explain.

What determines currency prices?

Currency prices are simply determined by supply and demand or the amount of buying and selling of various ...