When a Japanese investor buys stock in General Motors, the _____ account is affected.

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When an investor buys stock in a company, it affects their financial account, which tracks their investments in stocks, bonds, and other financial assets. The current account tracks a country's trade in goods and services, while the reserve account tracks a country's foreign exchange reserves. The foreign exchange account tracks the exchange of one currency for another, which may apply if the investor needs to convert their Japanese yen into U.S. dollars to buy the GM stock.

When a Japanese Investor Buys Stock in General Motors, the _____