Suppose That the Current Spot Rate for the Euro Is

question 109

Essay

Suppose that the current spot rate for the euro is $1.6215/€ and that the six-month forward rate is $1.614/€.What is the cost to a Canadian company of hedging its future need for euros by buying them in the forward market? Assume the expectation theory of exchange rates.

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