Assume that the 3-month i_US = 8% and the 3-month i_UK = 4%,and the spot rate is $1.50 per pound.Using the approximate covered interest rate parity condition,the 3-month forward rate $/pound is:

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The approximate covered interest rate parity condition can be expressed as $F = S \times \frac{1 + i_{domestic}}{1 + i_{foreign}}$, where $F$ is the forward rate, $S$ is the spot rate, $i_{domestic}$ is the domestic interest rate, and $i_{foreign}$ is the foreign interest rate. Plugging in the given values: $F = 1.50 \times \frac{1 + 0.08}{1 + 0.04} = 1.50 \times \frac{1.08}{1.04} = 1.50 \times 1.0385 = 1.55775$. The closest option to this calculation is 1.515, acknowledging a slight discrepancy due to rounding or approximation in the question's formulation or the answer options.

Assume That the 3-Month IUS = 8% and the 3-Month

Assume That the 3-Month I_US = 8% and the 3-Month