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question 5

Multiple Choice

Assume that U.S. interest rates for the next three years are 5 percent, 6 percent, and 7 percent, respectively. Also assume that Canadian interest rates for the next three years are 3 percent, 6 percent, and 9 percent. The current Canadian spot rate is $.840. What is the approximate three-year forecast of the Canadian dollar's spot rate if the three-year forward rate is used as a forecast?

• A) $.840
• B) $.890
• C) $.856
• D) $.854

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Quantity of Money

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