exchange rates

The 7 causes of exchange rate movements

Exchange rates can influence stock prices so it is important for share investors to have an understanding on what causes exchange rate movements. Companies with overseas operations may be impacted positively or negatively depending on the direction on the exchange rates. Exchange rates can also influence the amount of overseas funds being invested in Australian shares. We discuss 7 causes of exchange rate movements below. 1.Inflation Countries with low inflation rates will have stronger exchange rates than countries with high …

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The Positive and Negative Effects of a Strong Aussie Dollar

Understanding the effects of currency movements is essential to successfully investing in the stock market. You cannot assume that a strong exchange rate means strong economic growth. Like the stock market, the exchange rate can be determined by the sentiment of buyers and sellers and not on fundamentals. That is, exchange rate movements may be driven by speculation. A strong exchange rate may affect the economy in different ways. These are the negative and positive implications of a strong Aussie …

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