Forex traders make money by betting that the value of a country’s currency will rise relative to another’s. For example, a forex trader might trade euros for dollars if they believe the euro markets are likely to face a downturn. Forex traders can also profit from interest rates—if a country’s central bank raises the interest rate, the value of that currency will likely appreciate.
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