On Friday, New York foreign currency market closed with a quote of $1.0900 per Euro. To stimulate economic activity the Federal Reserve hints that interest rates will be lowered by fifty basis points (½ of 1%). At the close of business on Monday, reacting to speculation that the Fed will lower interest rates, the New York currency market closed with a quote of 1.1250 $ / Euro. Has the US dollar ($) appreciated or depreciated against the Euro? How can you explain your answer?
· Given the following exchange rates: $US 1.6022 / £ and ¥ 121.95 / $US, how many Japanese yen (¥) are needed to purchase 1 pound sterling (£)?
· For each of the following direct foreign exchange quotes calculate the equivalent Indirect quote (round off your answer using four decimal places):
â?¬ 0.00776 / Yen
$0.2723 / Dirham
$0.0212 / Rupee
$1.6037 / British Pound
â?¬ 1.4614 / British Pound