Math Problem Statement

The spot GBP/USD exchange rate is 0.5051/USD, and the one-year forward rate is GBP 0.5165/USD. If the annual interest rate on dollar CDs is 6 percent, what would you expect the annual interest to be on GBP CDs?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Foreign Exchange Rates
Interest Rate Parity

Formulas

Forward Rate = Spot Rate * (1 + Interest Rate Domestic) / (1 + Interest Rate Foreign)
Interest Rate on GBP CDs = Forward Rate / Spot Rate - 1

Theorems

Interest Rate Parity Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12