They traded things like information and spices, new diseases were brought over, and I imagine religious views were shared too!
Answer:
No.
Explanation:
It would effect you if you were in stocks, but also if you are not. Stocks are like supply and demand. So, if stock drop, there are a low supply, meaning they cost more overall. So if the stocks of, lets say, Apple falls, all Apple products will cost more due to the lack of the amount. Sorry this is so short, but that is the basic answer.
