5. The spot exchange rate for US dollars in Euros is €0.74 and the six-month forward rate is €0.73. The six month contin
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:58 pm
5. The spot exchange rate for US dollars in Euros is €0.74 and the six-month forward rate is €0.73. The six month continuously-compounded interest rate for US dollar accounts is 5% per annum whereas the six month continuously-compounded interest rate of Euro- currency accounts is 1.5% per annum. Explain how a dealer bank can earn a risk-free arbitrage profit in this situation.