In 2008-2009, Iceland and Several Baltic States Increased Their Interest

question 79

Multiple Choice

In 2008-2009, Iceland and several Baltic states increased their interest rates.One would expect which of the following?

• A)U.S.bond prices will fall and the dollar will appreciate.
• B)U.S.bond prices will rise and the dollar will appreciate.
• C)U.S.bond prices will fall and the dollar will depreciate.
• D)U.S.bond prices will rise and the dollar will depreciate.

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