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CSI CSC1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion

What is the action that the Central Bank takes to limit the impact of increased foreign Interest rates on Interest rates in Canada?
C) increase short-term interest rates to maintain the value of currency.
A) Decrease interest rate to balance the risk of rising inflation.
B) Reduce Interest rales to reduce demand for borrowing.
D) Add a default premium to interest rates to protect lenders.

CSI CSC1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for CSI's CSC1 exam
Question #: 6
Topic #: 1
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What is the action that the Central Bank takes to limit the impact of increased foreign Interest rates on Interest rates in Canada?

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Suggested Answer: C

When foreign interest rates rise, capital may flow out of Canada as investors seek higher returns abroad. To counter this, the Bank of Canada may increase short-term interest rates to make Canadian assets more attractive and maintain the value of the Canadian dollar. This helps stabilize the exchange rate and reduces the risk of imported inflation.

Such actions demonstrate the central bank's role in managing monetary policy to preserve economic stability and maintain currency confidence.

Study Document Reference:

Volume 1, Chapter 5: Monetary Policy and the Role of the Bank of Canada.


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Pearly
4 days ago
I feel like the answer has to do with maintaining currency stability, so maybe it's option C? But I can't recall all the details from my notes.
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Justine
9 days ago
I remember a practice question about how foreign interest rates affect domestic rates, and I think reducing interest rates could lead to more borrowing, but that doesn't seem right here.
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Danilo
14 days ago
I think the Central Bank might increase short-term interest rates to maintain the currency value, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only action they would take.
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