What impact might a decrease in the U.S. federal budget deficit have on interest rates and exchange rates in the market for the U.S. dollar? (Assume the exchange rate is stated in terms of foreign currency per U.S. dollar.)

A) Interest rates and exchange rates decrease.
B) Interest rates and exchange rates increase.
C) Interest rates increase and exchange rates decrease.
D) Interest rates decrease and exchange rates increase.


A

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