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Investment in the purchase of foreign exchange in the international money market with a view to earn profits is called:

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forward purchase

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managed floating

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spot purchase

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speculation

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Solution

The correct option is D
speculation

Speculation refers to trading in the foreign exchange market to realise monetary gains.

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