Mechanics Of Foreign Exchange (FOREX)
Buying/Selling of Currency
Any transaction that occurs in the balance of payments necessitates foreign exchange
The foreign exchange rate (e) is determined in the foreign currency markets
-exchange rate is the price of a currency-
Changes in Exchange Rates
Appreciation and Depreciation
Exchange Rate Determinants
Consumer Taste
Relative Income
Speculation
Exports/Imports
Exchange rate is determinant of both exports and imports
Appreciation of the dollar causes American goods to be relatively more expensive and foreign goods to be relatively cheaper thus reducing exports and increasing imports
Depreciation- relatively cheaper and foreign goods more expensive, increases exports, decreases imports