Question:Uncovered Interest Parity (UIP) theory question on a quiz which I
don't understand fully the answer...
Question
Uncovered Interest Parity (UIP) theory question on a quiz which I
don't understand fully the answer...
Uncovered Interest Parity (UIP) theory question on a quiz which I
don't understand fully the answer to:
Question:
Suppose the ECB is expected to keep interest rates constant at
the next meeting. If they lower rates, by UIP (and holding all else
equal), should the euro:
(a) Appreciate
(b) Depreciate
(c) Stay the Same
Answer: Depreciate. Lower interest rates in Europe imply that
the euro should appreciate over the subsequent time period. For
that to happen, the euro should depreciate on the
announcement.
My confusion: I understand that when interest rates lower,
people will desire to invest in that currency less in the future
and so there is an immediate depreciation. Why do we believe it
will appreciate though over a subsequent time period?