Currencies and Commodities
Currencies are the medium of exchange issued by a sovereign government. Commodities are raw materials used to make finished products. The valuations of currencies and commodities can impact economic activity.
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Currencies are the medium of exchange issued by a sovereign government. Commodities are raw materials used to make finished products. The valuations of currencies and commodities can impact economic activity.