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Assumptions Value Arbitrage funds available () YEN 80,000,000 Equivalent arbitrage funds available ($) USD 1,000,000 Spot rate (/$) 80.00 90-day...
a) Calculate the expected gain in $ from an Uncovered Interest Arbitrage (UIA) strategy using the expected spot rate in 90 days (100Y/USD) predicted by Toshi's research associates.
b) The actual spot rate 90 days from today turned out to be72.00 (¥/$) instead of 100 (¥/$) as predicted. Discuss how Toshi's interest arbitrage strategy in question a) is affected.
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