An American company today invests some of its spare cash in a Hungarian money market account that will earn 8 percent for two months. Which of the following, if it happens during the next two months, would imply that the company will earn less than 8 percent on its investment? Group of answer choices The Hungarian forint rises in value against the dollar. Interest rates in the United States move down. Short-term interest rates in Hungarian money markets shoot up. The dollar appreciates against the Hungarian forint.
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