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Once currency of Germany (and of France) falls, these control the economy? (6,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

market forces

'these control the economy?' is the definition.

'once currency of germany and of france falls' is the wordplay.
'once currency of germany' becomes 'mark' (former German currency).
'and of france' becomes 'et' ('and' in French).
'falls' becomes 'forces' (force can mean a waterfall).
'mark'+'et'+'forces'='MARKET FORCES'

(Another definition for market forces that I've seen is " Influences of supply and demand".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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