The table presents quotes and cross-quotes for MXN (Mexican peso) and CHF (Swiss franc). USD/MXN in New York 0.075 USD/CHF in Chicago For triangular arbitrage to be eliminated: 1.05 O The price of USD/CHF for the Chicago dealer will increase O The price of MXN/CHF for the Mexico City dealer will decrease O The price of USD/MXN for the New York dealer will increase MXN/CHF in Mexico City 13.90

The table presents quotes and cross-quotes for MXN (Mexican peso) and CHF (Swiss franc). USD/MXN in New York 0.075 USD/CHF in Chicago For triangular arbitrage to be eliminated: 1.05 O The price of USD/CHF for the Chicago dealer will increase O The price of MXN/CHF for the Mexico City dealer will decrease O The price of USD/MXN for the New York dealer will increase MXN/CHF in Mexico City 13.90

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