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Central bank intervention

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The process by which a central bank purchases or sells its own currency in the foreign exchange market to influence the exchange rate and offset unwanted currency appreciation or depreciation.

AP course connection

Topic 6.4: 6.4 Effect of Changes in Policies & Economic Conditions on the Foreign Exchange Market

Unit 6

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