Question 2: You want to invest your $6000 in a financial asset. In 2020, one-year US bonds pay an interest of 3% while one-year Brazilian bonds pay an interest of 7%. Current exchange rate, E2020, is 3.7 ($1 = 3.7 BRL). Calculate the expected return on investing in US and Brazilian bonds and make your investment decision for the following expected exchange rates: a) E2021 = 3.2 b) E2021° = 4

Question 2: You want to invest your $6000 in a financial asset. In 2020, one-year US bonds pay an interest of 3% while one-year Brazilian bonds pay an interest of 7%. Current exchange rate, E2020, is 3.7 ($1 = 3.7 BRL). Calculate the expected return on investing in US and Brazilian bonds and make your investment decision for the following expected exchange rates: a) E2021 = 3.2 b) E2021° = 4

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