VWRL is in GBP, what happens if GBP crashes?

[Diversify (Radical Candor)]

How do currency moves affect stocks?

[image] This week, the pound hit its lowest level against the dollar since January 2017. There’s already been some chatter about this and it’s likely to be one of the biggest financial stories in the UK for a while. You may also have seen it make a difference to the value of your portfolio. So what are the reasons behind this and why/how does it impact stock market investments? Why do currencies move? The world currency/foreign exchange/FX market is a huge ocean of institutions, investors a…