Ease answer the question below based on the closing spot and the July futures contract prices for euros for four consecutive days in March 20XX. No calculations are necessary. Date 3/01 3/02 3/03 3/04 Euro Spot Price $1.1585 $1.1589 $1.1584 $1.1593 July euro Futures Contract Price $1.1850 $1.1812 $1.1823 $1.1820 If a person sold euro futures on then he/she will post a profit on :

If a person sold euro futures on 3/01 then he/she will post a profit on 3/02 :

Explanation:

Date                                                    3/01        3/02       3/03       3/04

Euro Spot Price                              $1.1585   $1.1589  $1.1584   $1.1593

July euro Futures Contract Price  $1.1850   $1.1812   $1.1823   $1.1820

On March 1, the price of the euro futures contract was $1.1850 per euro, which means that a €1,000 contract is worth $1,185.50. On March 2, the euro futures contract was worth less, only $1.1812 per euro, that means that a €1,000 contract is worth $1,181.20. So you could have earned $1,185.50 - $1,181.20 = $4.30 per contract. It doesn't seem much, but it represents a 0.36% gain in one day.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

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