6. Inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates Aa Aa Relative inflation rates affect interest rates, exchange rates, the overall economic health of a country, and the operations and profitability of multinational companies. Consider the following statement: If companies borrow from countries with low interest rates, the potential gains from the interest savings will likely be multiplied when the lending country's currency appreciates. Based on your understanding of the relationship between relative inflation rates and exchange rates, identify whether the preceding statement is valid or invalid. O The statement is valid, because as the currency of the lending country appreciates, it becomes cheaper to repay the initial loan and thus increase savings. O The statement s invalid, because as the currency of the lending country appreciates, it becomes more expensive for the borrowing company to repay the initial loan. If companies borrow from countries with low interest rates, the potential gains from the interest savings will likely be by the losses from currency appreciation. multiplied offset over time against The currency of a country with a lower inflation rate than the U.S. inflation rate will the dollar