Why trade Forex?

Global economic and political events have a large impact on currency rates. Take a look at the Forex market today and see how prices fluctuate. If you buy low and sell high, you make profits. If the market moves against you, then you incur losses. Unlike with the stock market, when one currency is going down, there is always a currency that is going up, which makes Forex attractive for banks and hedge funds, businesses and retail investors.