Assume That the Swiss Franc Has an Annual Interest Rate

question 14

Multiple Choice

Assume that the Swiss franc has an annual interest rate of 8 per cent and is expected to depreciate by 6 per cent against the pound. From a UK perspective, the effective financing rate from borrowing francs is:

• A) 8%.
• B) 14.48%.
• C) -2%.
• D) 1.52%.

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