4. Credit Suisse Geneva. Andreas Broszio just started as an analyst for Credit Suisse in Geneva, Switzerland. He receives the following quotes for Swiss francs against the dollar for spot, 1 month forward, 3 months forward, and 6 months forward. Spot exchange rate: Bid rate SF1.2575/$ Ask rate SF1.2585/S 1 month forward 10 to 15 3 months forward 14 to 22 6 months forward 20 to 30 a. Calculate outright quotes for bid and ask and the number of points spread between each. b. What do you notice about the spread as quotes evolve from spot toward 6 months? c. What is the 6-month Swiss bill rate?

4. Credit Suisse Geneva. Andreas Broszio just started as an analyst for Credit Suisse in Geneva, Switzerland. He receives the following quotes for Swiss francs against the dollar for spot, 1 month forward, 3 months forward, and 6 months forward. Spot exchange rate: Bid rate SF1.2575/$ Ask rate SF1.2585/S 1 month forward 10 to 15 3 months forward 14 to 22 6 months forward 20 to 30 a. Calculate outright quotes for bid and ask and the number of points spread between each. b. What do you notice about the spread as quotes evolve from spot toward 6 months? c. What is the 6-month Swiss bill rate?

Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285165875

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter32: A Macroeconomic Theory Of The Open Economy

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