Diamond Bank expects that the Singapore dollar will depreciate against the Australian dollar from its spot rate of A$0.9856 to A$0.9756 in 60 days. The following interbank lending and borrowing rates exist:

Lending Rate Borrowing Rate

Australian dollar 2% 2.2%

Singapore dollar 5% 7%

Diamond Bank considers borrowing 10 million Singapore dollars in the interbank market and investing the funds in dollars for 60 days. Estimate the profits (or losses) that could be earned from this strategy. Should Diamond Bank pursue this strategy?

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