Which of the following would tend to raise the value of the U.S. dollar in foreign exchange markets?

A) a rise in U.S. interest rates
B) an easy monetary policy in the United States
C) a contractionary fiscal policy in the United States
D) an increase in the U.S. demand for foreign oil

Foreign Exchange Markets

Global markets where currencies are traded, allowing for the conversion of one currency into another for trading and investment purposes.

U.S. Interest Rates

The rates at which interest is paid by borrowers for the use of money that they borrow from lenders, specifically in the United States.

Monetary Policy

Actions by a central bank to control the money supply and interest rates in an economy, aiming to influence economic activity, inflation, and employment.