Hedging with Currency Options Involves a Commitment by a Firm

question 12

True/False

Hedging with currency options involves a commitment by a firm to buy currency at a fixed rate.

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Definitions:

Net Unilateral Transfers

Financial flows from one country to another that are not reciprocated, typically covering aid, grants, and remittances.

Financial Account Surplus

A situation where the incoming financial resources (like foreign investments) into a country exceed the resources flowing out of the country.

British Pound

The official currency of the United Kingdom, also known as Sterling, used across the UK and its territories.

Appreciates

An increase in the value of an asset or currency over time, often due to market demand or economic conditions.