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The spot rate: USD 1.21/EUR
2-year USD YTM=0.11%
2-year EUR YTM= -0.72%.
Suppose that you invest in the strategy known as the "carry trade". What will be your
PROFIT = $1,100 or THERE IS NO ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITY IS AN INCORRECT ANSWER
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