Chapter 6, Problem 17QA

Effect of 9/11 on Forward Rate Forecasts The September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States was quickly followed by lower interest rates in the United States. How would this affect a fundamental forecast of foreign currencies? How would this affect the forward rate forecast of foreign currencies?

29.World Central Banks Act as EU Growth Stalls The European Central Bank(ECB), along with its U.S., Japanese, Swiss, and British counterparts, announced they would inject extra U.S. dollar liquidity into banks facing a shortage of the U.S. dollars. European bank shares have plunged over the past weeks as their usual sources of U.S  dollars. have dried up on concerns they might be hit by a Greek debt default, and the announcement sparked a strong  bank and general stocks rally. Source: AFP, September 15,2011 How can group of central banks "inject extra U.S. dollar liquidity"? What will such an action do to the quantity of U. S dollars in Europe? 30.Banks in New Transylvania have a desired reserve ratio  of 10 percent and no excess reserves. The currency drain ratio is 50 percent. Then the central bank increases the monetary base by $1,200 billion. a. How much do the banks lend in the first round of the money creation process? b. How much of the initial amount…

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE   Mini-Case Synopsis and Questions   In 2008 and 2009, international financial markets suffered large declines in stock, bond, and real estate prices. Due to excessive government spending and related borrowing, Greece experienced a debt crisis that worsened after the introduction of the euro. To head off default, the Troika provided Greece a bailout in 2012. Some experts believe Greece should exit the euro entirely, but others argue that if other countries follow Greece, the euro and the EU itself could be seriously damaged.   Questions: How did Greece get into trouble with its government debt? Did joining the Eurozone help them pay rising government debts? Explain your answers.   Should Greece exit the euro? How would it benefit? What could go wrong? Explain your answers.