Elections have a significant impact on global financial markets, including foreign exchange rates. When significant political events occur, uncertainty can make markets extremely volatile, causing major forex pairs to experience wild price swings. But how much do elections actually move currencies, and when do those moves last long? The guide below will try to accomplish exactly that, analyzing historic evidence and showing how election cycles influence forex, and what traders and businesses can learn from the data.

Why election news matters to forex

The influence of election cycles is profound: not only can it change governments, but it also extends beyond breaking news headlines and has a serious impact on currency markets. Currencies are among the first markets to react to major ele

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