Citibank expects that C$ will change in its value over the next 6 days from $0.8
ID: 2626849 • Letter: C
Question
Citibank expects that C$ will change in its value over the next 6 days from $0.8333 to $0.8444. The following annual interest rates apply: Lending Rate for U.S$: 3.10% Borrowing Rate for U.S$: 3.50% Lending Rate for C$: 2.80% Borrowing Rate for C$: 3.25% Citibank has the capacity to borrow either C$12 million or $10 million. Citibank desires to make a speculative gain based on its forecast and the current interest rates. In order to make speculative gain, what move should this bank undertake?
Borrow C$ and lend C$
Borrow $ and lend $
Borrow C$ and lend $
Borrow $ and lend C$
Borrow C$ and lend C$
Borrow $ and lend $
Borrow C$ and lend $
Borrow $ and lend C$
Explanation / Answer
Borrow $ and lend C$