Answer:
The interest rate is higher in the US.
Explanation:
The forward price is calculated using the following formula,
F= S ( 1+Rd / 1+Rf)^t
where,
- F = Forward rate
- S = Spot rate
- Rd = Nominal interest rate in domestic market
- Rf = Nominal interest rate in foreign market
- t = time in years
We consider that the domestic market is the US and the domestic currency is the USD. Thus, it is a direct quote where 1 EUR = 1.3 USD
The forward price ER is more than the Sport ER only when the interest rate in domestic market is more than the interest rate in foreign market and as a result, the value of domestic currency against a foreign currency in the forward market depreciates.
We can see this by the following example,
Say Spot rate is $1.3 per 1 EUR and the interest rate in US is 10% while that in Euro zone is 5%. When we calculate the forward ER we will see that 1 EUR will buy us more USD in forward (more than 1.3 USD)
F= 1.3 * (1.1 / 1.05)^1 => $1.362 PER 1EUR
Answer:
Changes in the equilibrium interest rate
- affects both the size of the domestic output and the allocation of capital goods among industries.
Explanation:
Changes in interest rates affects the demand for goods and services and, thus, aggregate investment spending. A decrease in interest rates lowers the cost of borrowing, which encourages industries to increase investment spending.
The aggregate demand is determined by consumption demand and investment demand. When the rate of interest falls the level of investment increases and vice versa
An increase in the equilibrium interest rate affects demand for money. This increase in demand raises the equilibrium interest rate.
Households and businesses then try to decrease their cash holdings by purchasing bonds affecting both the size of the domestic output and the allocation of capital goods among industries.
The equilibrium interest rate changes with the economy and monetary policy.
Answer:
$47,200
Explanation:
For computing the budgeted purchase, first we have to determine the purchase unit which is shown below:
= Sale units + ending inventory units - beginning inventory units
where,
Sale units are 1,300 units
Ending inventory units = 900 units × 30% = 270 units
Beginning inventory units = 1,300 × 30% = 390 units
Now put these units to the above formula
So, the units would equal to
= 1,300 units + 270 units - 390 units
= 1,180 units
Now the budgeted purchase would be
= 1,180 units × $40
= $47,200
Your A) SAVINGS should furnish enough money to live on, in an emergency, for six months.
Savings should at minimum be equivalent to the amount you spend for your basic needs for a month. Multiply it for 6 months because in case you are unemployed, you will still be able to meet your needs for six months. Giving you time to recoup and find other employment.
IRA is Individual Retirement Account - This is intended for your retirement.
Investments are usually bonds or securities which may take quite some time before it can be liquidated.
