AP MacroeconomicsInternational Trade & Finance
Currency Appreciation
Currency appreciation is an increase in the value of a currency relative to another in the foreign exchange market.
It results from rising demand for the currency or falling supply, often driven by higher interest rates or stronger growth. An appreciating currency makes exports more expensive and imports cheaper, reducing net exports. It is the opposite of depreciation.
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