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- 1 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
What is the likely effect on a country's currency value if its interest rates are lower than those of other nations, assuming a floating exchange rate system?
Multiple choice question for Foreign Exchange. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
When a country's interest rates are lower relative to other countries, its currency tends to lose value in a floating exchange rate system because lower rates often reduce foreign investment demand, leading to depreciation. This effect does not typically occur under fixed exchange rate systems.
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