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question 88

Multiple Choice

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The current spot exchange rate, S, is $1.8862/£. Suppose that the yield curve in both countries is flat. The risk-free rate on dollars, r_$, is 5.35% and the risk-free interest rate on pounds, r_£, is 4.80%.
-Using the covered interest parity condition, the calculated one-year forward rate F₁ is closest to:

• A)$1.8961/£
• B)$1.9161/£
• C)$1.8764/£
• D)$1.8568/£

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