1)Explain how an appreciation of the US$ can be expected to impact economic growth, interest rates and the stock market in the US

1)Explain how an appreciation of the US$ can be expected to impact economic growth, interest rates and the stock market in the US.

2)Assumethatthestockmarketbeginsaperiodofsustainedincreasesaftera pause. Outline an options strategy that would help someone benefit from this improvement in the stock market and how this should work.

3)Duringthepandemiccrisis,thefederalgovernmentsentoutchecksforahostof programs. An administrator for one of these programs commented: "These tax checks should help keep interest rates low or help them decline even further from their current levels." Critically evaluate this statement (i.e., true, false, and why).

1. Firmsuselong-terminterestrateswhenmakinginvestmentdecisions(for equipment, software and structures). When the Fed lowers its fed funds rate target (in more normal times), can this affect these investment decisions? Briefly explain your answer.