The spot rate between Canada and the U.S. is Can$1.2398/$, while the one-year forward rate is Can$1.2397/$. The risk-free rate in Canada is 4.31 percent and risk-free rate in the United States is 2.60 percent. How much in profit can you earn on $6,500 utilizing covered interest arbitrage?   Multiple Choice $89.36 $110.60 $97.73 $124.43 $111.70

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The spot rate between Canada and the U.S. is Can$1.2398/$, while the one-year forward rate is Can$1.2397/$. The risk-free rate in Canada is 4.31 percent and risk-free rate in the United States is 2.60 percent. How much in profit can you earn on $6,500 utilizing covered interest arbitrage?

 

Multiple Choice
  • $89.36

  • $110.60

  • $97.73

  • $124.43

  • $111.70

    part B,

     

    The annual inflation rate in the U.S is expected to be 2.68 percent and the annual inflation rate in Poland is expected to be 4.21 percent. The current spot rate between the zloty and dollar is Z4.0992/$. Assuming relative purchasing power parity holds, what will the exchange rate be in four years?

     

    Multiple Choice
    • Z4.2902/$

    • Z4.3559/$

    • Z3.8540/$

    • Z3.9139/$

    • Z4.2256/$

     
     
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