Assume That the Swiss Franc Has an Annual Interest Rate

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assume that the Swiss franc has an annual interest rate of 8 percent and is expected to depreciate by 6 percent against the dollar. From a U.S. perspective, the effective financing rate from borrowing francs is:

• A) 8 percent.
• B) 14.48 percent.
• C) 2 percent.
• D) 1.52 percent.

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