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1) The euro/pound exchange rate is €1.5/£, while the euro/yen exchange rate is €.004/¥. You also observe that the pound/yen cross exchange rate is £.003/¥. Find the triangular arbitrage profit (in euros) available to someone that has access to €500,000 at an interest rate of 3%. Round intermediate steps to four decimals and your final answer to two decimals. Do not use currency symbols when entering your answer.
2) Which of the following would occur to eliminate the arbitrage opportunity found in the previous question?
The yen will appreciate against the pound. |
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The pound will depreciate against the euro. |
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The yen will depreciate against the euro. |
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none of the above |