Problem 1. A currency trader has compiled the following currency quotes: USD/EUR ($/Euro USD/GBP ($/Â£) JPY/USD (Â¥) Spot rate $1.2139 $1.7730 115.674 6-month forward rate $1.2067 $1.7894 114.867 Which of the following statements regarding currencies is CORRECT? A) The pound is strong relative to the dollar and the dollar is strong relative to the yen. B) The euro is strong relative to the dollar and the yen is weak relative to the dollar. C) The euro is weak relative to the dollar and the yen is strong relative to the dollar. D) The dollar is strong relative to the pound and the dollar is weak relative to the euro.

Problem 1. A currency trader has compiled the following currency quotes: USD/EUR ($/Euro USD/GBP ($/Â£) JPY/USD (Â¥) Spot rate $1.2139 $1.7730 115.674 6-month forward rate $1.2067 $1.7894 114.867 Which of the following statements regarding currencies is CORRECT? A) The pound is strong relative to the dollar and the dollar is strong relative to the yen. B) The euro is strong relative to the dollar and the yen is weak relative to the dollar. C) The euro is weak relative to the dollar and the yen is strong relative to the dollar. D) The dollar is strong relative to the pound and the dollar is weak relative to the euro.

International Financial Management

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Chapter3: International Financial Markets

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