Exercise 2 (LO 2) Spot rates and forward rates. On January 1, one U.S. dollar can be exchanged for eight foreign currencies (FC). The dollar can be invested short term at a rate of 4%, and the FC can be invested at a rate of 5%. 4. Explain why a weak dollar relative to the FC would likely increase U.S. exports.
Exercise 2 (LO 2) Spot rates and forward rates. On January 1, one U.S. dollar can be exchanged for eight foreign currencies (FC). The dollar can be invested short term at a rate of 4%, and the FC can be invested at a rate of 5%. 4. Explain why a weak dollar relative to the FC would likely increase U.S. exports.
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Transcribed Image Text:Exercise 2 (LO 2) Spot rates and forward rates. On January 1, one U.S. dollar can be
exchanged for eight foreign currencies (FC). The dollar can be invested short term at a rate of
4%, and the FC can be invested at a rate of 5%.
4. Explain why a weak dollar relative to the FC would likely increase U.S. exports.
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Dollar Investment rate = 4%
Foreign currency Investment rate = 5%
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