The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury met with the Japanese Finance Minister to discuss possible cuts in the Japanese discount rate. The likely outcome of currency speculation in response to this news is that
A. the dollar will depreciate.
B. the dollar will appreciate.
C. the yen will appreciate.
D. both the dollar and yen will appreciate.
Answer: B
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