Question

Categorize each transaction according to the U.S. account to which it belongs and the direction the money flows.
Account
Direction of flow
An Australian company buys steel from a U.S. firm.
The Federal Reserve buys $2$2 billion worth of euros.
Profits are earned by a U.S. based mining company operating
in Mexico.
An English company purchases a U.S.
confectionary manufacturer.
Financial account
Payment from foreigners
Factor income
Payment to foreigners
Payment from foreigners
Current account
Financial account
Current account

Answer 1

Answer:

1. An Australian company buys steel from a US Firm

Account: Current Account

Direction of Flow: Payment to foreigners

2. The federal reserve buys $252 billion worth euros

Account: Financial Account

Direction of Flow: Payment to foreigner

3. Profit earned by a US based mining company operating in Mexico  

Account: Current account

Direction of Flow: Payment from foreigners

4. An English company buy a US confectionary manufacturer

Account: Financial Account

Direction of Flow: Payment from Foreigners