Suppose the quote for a five-year swap with semiannual payments is 8.50-8.60 percent in dollar against dollar LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) flat. It means the swap bank will pay semiannual fixed-rate dollar payments of 8.60 percent against receiving six-month dollar LIBOR O The swap bank stands ready to pay 8.60 percent against receiving dollar LIBOR on five-year loans the swap bank will receive semiannual fixed-rate dollar payments of 8.50 percent against paying six-month dollar LIBOR O if the swap bank is successful in getting counterparties to both legs of the swap at these prices, the bank will have an annual profit of ten basis points
Suppose the quote for a five-year swap with semiannual payments is 8.50-8.60 percent in dollar against dollar LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) flat. It means the swap bank will pay semiannual fixed-rate dollar payments of 8.60 percent against receiving six-month dollar LIBOR O The swap bank stands ready to pay 8.60 percent against receiving dollar LIBOR on five-year loans the swap bank will receive semiannual fixed-rate dollar payments of 8.50 percent against paying six-month dollar LIBOR O if the swap bank is successful in getting counterparties to both legs of the swap at these prices, the bank will have an annual profit of ten basis points
Chapter8: Relationships Among Inflation, Interest Rates, And Exchange Rates
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