Predict the Expected Spot Exchange Rate Between the Japanese Yen

question 74

Multiple Choice

Predict the expected spot exchange rate between the Japanese yen and U.S. dollar, given that inflation in Japan, at 8%, is 4% higher than in the United States and that the current spot rate is ¥107/$1.

• A) ¥102.72/$1
• B) ¥103.04/$1
• C) ¥111.12/$1
• D)¥111.28/$1

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