The current spot exchange rate between Swiss franc and the U.S. dollar is $1.077/SF and the three-month forward rate is $1.1334/SF. The speculator believes that in three months the spot rate will be $1.120/SF. Explain how the speculator with 1,000.000$ (one million U.S. dollars) should speculate in the forward market and calculate the profit to be made. Please provide a full explanation.

The current spot exchange rate between Swiss franc and the U.S. dollar is $1.077/SF and the three-month forward rate is $1.1334/SF. The speculator believes that in three months the spot rate will be $1.120/SF. Explain how the speculator with 1,000.000$ (one million U.S. dollars) should speculate in the forward market and calculate the profit to be made. Please provide a full explanation.

Economics:

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Author:BOYES, William

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Chapter36: Exchange Rates And Financial Links Between Countries

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Problem 13E

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