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The nominal yield on 6-month T-bills is 6%, while default-free Japanese bonds that mature in 6 months have a nominal rate of 4.5%. In the spot exchange market, 1 yen equals $0.005. If interest rate parity holds, what is the 6-month forward exchange rate? Round the answer to five decimal places. Do not round intermediate calculations.
Answer: $ _________
Solution:-
Term = 6 months
Risk free rate in US = 6%
Risk free rate in japan = 4.5%
Spot rate 1 yen = $0.005
Forward rate = spot rate * (1+interest in domestic country) / (1+interest in foreign country)
= $0.005 * [1+6% * (6m/12m) / 1+ 4.5%(6m/12m)]
= $0.005 * 1.03 / 1.0225
= 0.005 * 1.00733
= $0.005036
Therefore the forward rate is $0.005036