Nikul A bank purchases a six-month $3 million Eurodollar deposit at an interest rate of 7.3 percentper year. It invests the funds in a six-month Swedish krona bond paying 7.5 percent per year.The current spot rate of U.S. dollars for Swedish krona is $0.1800/SKr.a. The six-month forward rate on the Swedish krona is being quoted at $0.1810/SKr. What isthe net spread earned for six months on this investment if the bank covers its foreignexchange exposure using the forward market?b. At what forward rate will the spread be only 1 percent per year?(For all requirements, do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 4decimal places. (e.g., 32.1616))a.Net spreadb.Forward rate4.3290 %per SKr

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