| | | Go-to Travel Advice? Track a Big Mac | | We are taking a break from our normal schedule this week due to the Independence Day holiday and shifting to a seasonal topic. We are still examining foreign exchange and international economics, but with the arrival of summer and a four-day weekend ahead for many, we wanted to revisit the "Big Mac Index" and what your dollar will buy during vacation this summer. | | The Big Mac Index was created by The Economist Magazine in 1986 and is one of a handful of indexes used to compare purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP is a measure of relative prices among countries. The Big Mac Index examines a generic consumable (Big Macs taste pretty darn similar across the globe) based on how much it costs in various countries, expressed in U.S. dollars. | | The current price domestically, a compilation of prices from various U.S. locales, is $5.58. The most expensive country to order a Big Mac is in Switzerland at $6.57 and the cheapest, somewhat surprisingly, is in Japan at $3.59. | | Watch the video | | If we can help you with any Foreign Exchange needs, please email foreignexchange@cnb.com or call (800) 447‑4133. | | Want to learn more about international finance, economics, and global events? Sign up for our other Foreign Exchange emails and videos! | | | | | | | Follow City National Bank on social media: | | | | | | Non-deposit investment products: | | • | Are not FDIC insured, | | • | Are not deposits or other obligations of City National Bank and are not guaranteed by City National Bank, and | | • | Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal invested. | | | | | This report is for general information and education only and was compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable. City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates or projections given are those of the authors as of the date of the report with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change. This report is not a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument discussed. It is not specific investment advice. Financial instruments discussed may not be suitable for the reader. Readers must make independent investment decisions based on their own investment objectives and financial situations. Prices and financial instruments discussed are subject to change without notice. Instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate and other risks. City National Bank (and its clients or associated persons) may engage in transactions inconsistent with this report and may buy from or sell to clients or others the financial instruments discussed on a principal basis. Past performance is not an indication of future results. This report may not be reproduced, distributed or further published by any person without the written consent of City National Bank. Please cite source when quoting. | | | | | | |
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