If a central bank intervenes in the foreign exchange market to prevent appreciation of domestic currency by purchasing foreign assets, the immediate…

CA Foundation · Business Economics · MTP · September 2026
If a central bank intervenes in the foreign exchange market to prevent appreciation of domestic currency by purchasing foreign assets, the immediate impact on BOP accounts will be:
(A) A. increase in current account surplus
(B) B. increase in capital account deficit
(C) C. increase in official reserve assets
(D) D. reduction in errors and omissions

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. increase in official reserve assets

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