Financial Management: Theory & Practice
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Author: Brigham
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Chapter 17, Problem 2P
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To determine: The 6-month forward exchange rate.
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The nominal yield on 6-month T-bills is 5%, while default-free Japanese bonds that mature in 6 months have a nominal rate of 4.5%. In the spot exchange market, 1 yen equals $0.011. If interest rate parity holds, what is the 6-month forward exchange rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to five decimal places.
Six-month T-bills have a nominal rate of 3%, while default-free Japanese bonds that mature in 6 months have a nominal rate of 1.45%. In the spot exchange market, 1 yen equals $0.009. If interest rate parity holds, what is the 6-month forward exchange rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to six decimal places.
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