During the Period 2001-04, the U

question 89

Multiple Choice

During the period 2001-04, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered nominal interest rates on the dollar by more than the European Central Bank (ECB) did on the euro, a move that most market participants viewed as temporary. What was the effect on the dollar-euro exchange rate?

• A) The dollar depreciated against the euro.
• B) The dollar appreciated against the euro.
• C) There was no change in the dollar-euro rate because expectations adjusted.
• D) There was no change in the dollar-euro rate because real interest rates were unchanged.

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