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How does the reserve bank change nominal interest rates to INCREASE real interest rates?

Stuck on an economics question… pls help Does the reserve bank need to increase nominal rates by more than the rate of inflation to increase REAL interest rates?

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How to do this math word problem with interest rates?

You start off with 10,000 dollars. It is invested in stocks paying 6% and 11% annual interest. How much should be invested at each rate if the total interest earned for the year is 700 dollars? I know how to … Continue reading

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Why, with higher interest rates will the dollar appreciate?

If interest rates rise in the United States, why do foreign investors storm the market, making the dollar appreciate? What makes a higher interest make foreign investors by US bonds? What is a bond? Just curious.

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What causes the real estate market to boom or bust, other than interest rates?

Right now, the real estate market is cooling in most areas, but its caused by interest rates going up. What other factors contribute to a booming or busting market? 10 points to a solid well thought out conclusion.

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How does Moody's AAA bond rating work as an indicator for interest rates?

I read on Wikipedia that Moody’s AAA bond rating reflects interest rates. I really would like to know why so I can write up about it in my dissertation. I need interest rate data but nothing goes as far back … Continue reading

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As the Eurozone has cut interest rates to 1% will this mean the £ will improve aginst the euro?

As the Eurozone has cut interest rates to 1% will this mean the £ will improve against the euro?, it seems as if it has been creeping up slightly in recent weeks, and i would like it to get to … Continue reading

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How is the stock market affected by currency exchange/unemployment/interest rates?

How do currency exchange rates, unemployment numbers, and interest rates affect the stock market? It seems these are often in the news and how prices move on the anticipation of them.

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What makes rise in US interest rates ? How does it affect the world shares markets?

What makes rise in US interest rates ? How does it affect the world shares markets?

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Why does lowering interest rates weaken a domestic currency?

I understand that lower interest rates decreases demand for domestic currency from international investors but how does this lead to a lower exchange rate and a weakening of the domestic currency?

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What are the reasons behind changes in Australian interest rates?

What are the reasons behind the movements in interest rates in Australia? What are the impacts of these on the Australian economy? 10 POINTS to most informative answer.

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