Spot Exchange Rates

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What is a spot exchange rate?

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A spot exchange rate is the rate at which two parties agree to exchange currency and execute the deal immediately.

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Forward Exchange Rate

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•Parties agree to exchange currencies at a predetermined price for future delivery.

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Participants in Foreign Exchange Markets

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•Exporters

•Importers

•Governments

•Multinational companies

•Tourists

•Commercial banks

•Central banks

•Speculators (Bull and bears)

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Factors driving Exchange Rates?

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1. 1. Interest Rates

2. 2.Inflation rates

3. 3. Economic Performance

5. 4.Speculations

6. 5.Government Intervention

7. 6.Political stability and Economic Confidence

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why are exchange rate important?

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1. 1. Impact on International Trade.

2. 2. FDI

3. 3.Inflation Control

4. 4.Economic Growth

5. 5.Balance of Payments

6. 6.Tourism

7. 7.Debt Repayments

8. 8.Income from Remittances

9. 9.Investor Confidence