Question:
Changes in currency supply and demand can be traced back to changes in fundamental supply and demand in foreign and domestic i._____________________ markets and foreign and domestic ii.________________________ markets as well as to changes in currency speculators' expectations vis-à-vis future relative value of the currency.
ii. Briefly Explain?
Answer:
The major forces determining exchange rate movements are the trade in goods and services, financial market transactions, including FDI, and the currency speculations. An increase in net exports leads to appreciation of currency, FDI or portfolio investment. Similarly, if there is speculation is that there will be an appreciation of currency, then there will be appreciation.