Use the following information to answer questions 9 and 10
Assume the following information: 
Spot rate today(14.3.2022) of Swiss franc $1.06

1-year forward rate as of today for Swiss franc$1.08

Expected spot rate 1 year from now $1.09

Rate on 1year deposits denominated in Swiss francs 7%

Rate on 1year deposits denominated in U.S. dollars 5%

9.From the perspective of U.S. investors with $1,000,000 is there a chance for covered interest arbitrage?

10.Compare the rate of return of investing in the US and investing in Switzerland and determine where the US investor will choose to invest

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Answer There is a chance for covere... View the full answer