Currently, a U.S. trader notes that in the 6-month forward market, the Japanese yen is selling at a premium (that is, you receive more dollars per yen in the forward market than you do in the spot market), while the British pound is selling at a discount. Which of the following statements is correct?
a) If interest rate parity holds among the three countries, the United States should have the highest 6-month interest rates and Britain should have the lowest rates.
b) If interest rate parity holds among the three countries, the United States should have the highest 6-month interest rates and Japan should have the lowest rates.
c) If interest rate parity holds among the three countries, Japan should have the highest 6-month interest rates and Britain should have the lowest rates.
d) If interest rate parity holds, 6-month interest rates should be the same in the U.S., Britain, and Japan.
e) If interest rate parity holds among the three countries, Britain should have the highest 6-month interest rates and Japan should have the lowest rates.

Answer:

Hence correct answer is option e) If interest rate parity holds among the three countries, Britain should have the highest 6-month interest rates and Japan should have the lowest rates.

Explanation:

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