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In simple words, Asset transformation can be understood as the process of turning small denominational, instantly available, and generally riskless deposit accounts into lenders moderately risky, high denomination assets that are returned according to a specified schedule–from obligations (deposits) with distinct traits.
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faces exchange rate risk to the extent that it has international competitors in the domestic market.
Explanation:
Exchange rate risk is defined as the risk that exists when a company engaged in transactions that are denominated in a foreign currency rather than the domestic currency.
So if a purely domestic firm that sources and sells only domestically has international competitors in its local market, and the exchange rate is favouring the competitors there will be a risk for them.
For example if international competitors can source raw materials cheaper because of the exchange rate of a foreign country, it will be a disadvantage to local firms that cannot reduce their prices.
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fixed position
Explanation:
A fixed position layout is where a product to be produced remains in a certain spot or location but the workers needed to work on the product , including machinery are moved to the place where the product is to be produced as at when required. This is because there may be limited space at the project site, hence component parts of the product to be manufactured are then coupled at other site and taken to the product site.
An example of fixed layout is the construction of dams, shipbuilding, buildings etc. A fixed position layout is most suited for heavy and fragile products.
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International flows of funds can affect the Fed's monetary policy. For example, suppose that interest rates are trending lower than the Fed desires. If this downward pressure on U.S. interest rates may be offset by <u>outflows</u> of foreign funds, the Fed may not feel compelled to use a <u>tight </u>monetary policy.
Explanation:
A Tight Monetary Policy is when the central bank tightens policy or makes money tight by raising short-term interest rates through policy changes to the discount rate, also known as the federal funds rate. Boosting interest rates increases the cost of borrowing and effectively reduces its attractiveness.
Outflows of foreign funds or the flight of assets occurs when foreign and domestic investors sell off their holdings in a particular country because of perceived weakness in the nation's economy and the belief that better opportunities exist abroad.
The reasoning is as follows, the rate is down in the USA so holders of assets look for better rates abroad as a consequence there is less money in the US domestic economy and automatically the rate tend to rise (remember that interest rate is the price of money). If there is less supply of something the price of that something will go up (ceteris paribus). The same thing will happen to the interest rate without the intervention of the FED.
