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The link between interest rates and exchange rates : The link between interest rates and exchange rates: The uncovered interest parity

St. Louis Fed - FRED Blog
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Today’s post explains the relationship between interest rates and exchange rates and how they’re involved in investment decisions. The data The FRED graph above tracks two rates: The solid red line...

Today’s post explains the relationship between interest rates and exchange rates and how they’re involved in investment decisions. The data The FRED graph above tracks two rates: The solid red line shows the exchange rate between the US dollar and … Continue reading →

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This story reflects the interconnected nature of modern economic systems, where developments in one sector inevitably affect others. Understanding these connections is essential for grasping how policy decisions and market movements translate into real-world outcomes for families, workers, and communities. The economy is not an abstract system of numbers—it's the sum total of decisions about who works, who prospers, and who struggles.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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