X-Brand Bikes, a manufacturer of off-road bicycles, carefully developed a strategy for moving into South America. The strategy had poor results after interest rates and inflation rose rapidly in most of its South American markets, demonstrating the influence of the _____ on marketing strategy.

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The economic environment refers to factors such as interest rates, inflation, and economic conditions that can impact a company's marketing strategy. In this scenario, the poor results of X-Brand Bikes' strategy are attributed to the rise in interest rates and inflation in its South American markets, which are economic factors.

X-Brand Bikes, a Manufacturer of Off-Road Bicycles, Carefully Developed a Strategy