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Suppose one observed the following direct spot quotations in New York and London

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Question

Suppose one observed the following direct spot quotations in New York and London, respectively: 1.2500 60 and .8000 50. Arbitrage profits per $1 million equal

$637

$0

$1,268

$4,492

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QUESTION 2

In the interbank market dealers quote the forward rate only as a discount from, or premium on, the spot rate, and this forward differential is known as the:

discount rate

premium rate

outright rate

swap rate

5 points   

QUESTION 3

For a US trader, an interbank quotation of $1.4631/£ is in

European terms

non-conventional terms

indirect terms

direct terms

5 points   

QUESTION 4

An increase in the current account deficit will place _____ pressure on the value of the home currency, other things equal.

upward

downward

no

upward or downward depending on the size of the de

$637

$0

$1,268

$4,492

Explanation / Answer

Answer1

Answer is Option 2 = $0 As it is a currency arbitrage

Currency arbitrage forex strategy in which a currency trader takes advantage of different spreads offered by brokers for a particular currency pair by making trades.

QUESTION 2

In the interbank market dealers quote the forward rate only as a discount from, or premium on, the spot rate, and this forward differential is known as the:

Answer:- swap rate

QUESTION 3

For a US trader, an interbank quotation of $1.4631/£ is in

Answer is Indirect terms as it it a exception for euro currency

QUESTION 4

An increase in the current account deficit will place _____ pressure on the value of the home currency, other things equal.

Answer:- Downward