If Interest Rates Fall in the United States Relative to the Rest

question 61

Multiple Choice

If interest rates fall in the United States relative to the rest of the world,the demand for U.S.dollars will ________ because there is lesser demand for assets with ________ returns.

• A) decrease; higher
• B) decrease; lower
• C) increase; higher
• D) increase; lower
• E) increase; diminishing marginal

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Definitions:

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate, or the income earned from lending funds or making an investment.

Fair Value Hedge

A hedge of the exposure to changes in fair value of a recognized asset or liability, or an unrecognized firm commitment, that is attributable to a particular risk.

Forward Contract

A financial contract obligating the buyer to purchase, and the seller to sell a specific asset at a predetermined future date and price.

Spot Rates

The current market price at which a particular security can be bought or sold for immediate delivery.