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Assume that annual interest rates are 4 percent in the United States and 3 percent in Turkey. An FI can borrow (by issuing CDs) or lend (by purchasing CDs) at these rates. The spot rate is $0.6652/Turkish lira (TL). |
a. |
If the forward rate is $0.6735/TL, how could the bank arbitrage using a sum of $9 million? What is the spread earned? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 4 decimal places. (e.g., 32.1616)) |
Spread earned | % |
b. |
At what forward rate is this arbitrage eliminated? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 5 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16161)) |
Forward rate | /TL |