Why is the foreign exchange market so vital? What will be an ...

[jazziefee]

Why is the foreign exchange market so vital?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Before World War I, most countries belonged to a system of fixed exchange rates in which currencies were tied to which of the following assets?
 
  A) The U.S. dollar
  B) The British pound
  C) Silver
  D) Gold

[nmyers]

Answer to Question 1

The foreign exchange market is the central component of the international capital market. The exchange rates it sets help determine the profitability of international transactions of all type. The exchange rates show valuable economic signals to households and firms involved in international trade and investment.

Answer to Question 2

D

[jazziefee]

Great answer, keep it coming

[kthug]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it