Asked by Ashley
Change of reserves:
An increase in foreign assets held by the central bank is recorded with a positive or a negative sign for the change of reserves?
An increase in foreign assets held by the central bank is recorded with a positive or a negative sign for the change of reserves?
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Answered by
economyst
good question. While I'm not positive, I believe holding foreign assets increases a bank's reserves. (It certainly increases its foreign reserves).
check this site:
http://www.answers.com/topic/foreign-exchange-reserves
check this site:
http://www.answers.com/topic/foreign-exchange-reserves
Answered by
Ashley
that's what i don't get, if you increase foreign assets, it means you pay out money right? Would the reserves decrease?
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