Suppose you observe that 90 -day interest rate across the eurozone is
7%
, while the interest rate in the U.S. over the same time period is
3%
. Further, the spot rate and the an-day forward rate on the euro are both
$1.60
. You have
$600,000
that you wish to use in order to engage in covered interest arbitrage. Which of the following best describes covered interest arbitrage?
?
Using forward contracts to mitigate exchange rate risk, while attempting to capitalize on higher interest rates in a particular country
?
Using forward contracts to mitigate default risk, while attempting to capitalize on equal interest rates across countries
?
Using forward contracts to mitigate interest rate risk, while attempting to capitalize on equal interest rates across countries
?
Using forward contracts to mitigate default risk, while attempting to capitalize on higher interest rates in a particular country