Exhibit 23.7 USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 14

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 23.7
USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
The WallMal Company has entered into a 4-year interest rate swap, with semiannual settlement, to pay a fixed rate of 8% per year and receive 6-month LIBOR. The notional principal is $50,000,000.
-Refer to Exhibit 23.7. Indicate the market value of the swap to the WallMal Company.

• A)$5,786,345
• B)-$3,575,987
• C)$1,289,450
• D)-$1,514,900
• E)$1,250,075

Analyze the impact of interest rates on foreign investment and currency valuation.

Understand the principles of a gold standard and its effect on international trade balances.

Grasp the relationship between shifts in consumer preferences and their impact on currency demand and trade balances.

Understand how exchange rate changes affect the price of imported goods and services.

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