There is a theory which states the winds from wings of a butterfly in flight can change the course of a raging hurricane thousands of miles away. It’s a simple theory to remind us that all things in nature are connected and how some cause no matter how small can have a major effect in the long run. It turns out that theory works pretty well with explaining the economies of the world.

Over the past few years we’ve seen how very interconnected the world really is when financial troubles in one country seem to jump oceans and cause similar problems in other countries. As much as every nation wants to appear strong and independent, the global economy is truly the foundation on which everything must stand or fall.

It’s not all grim news. Slowly but surely the economy is recovering and people and businesses are learning not to repeat the mistakes of the past. But what remains consistent is the strong connection that exists for international businesses and trade. Countries need each other to survive and when they work together, they thrive.

Beyond just businesses, people can come together and become involved in the global economy. Companies like UFX Markets enable individuals to invest in international trading and reap the rewards from helping companies sell their products and services around the world.

It all comes down to the connections we make. People work daily with coworkers they have never met in person. News is worldwide as fast as it can be uploaded online. And business is conducted with a few keystrokes and a computer screen. Global economies mean we are all in this together.