Suppose the interest rate is 7% on euro-denominated assets of a one year maturity and 5 percent on a dollar-denominated assets of a one-year maturity, and the current spot exchange rate for the euros in terms of the dollars is $1.50/€ . If the dollar is expected to appreciate at 4 percent rate, what is the rate of return that a French investor can expect to earn on a dollar-denominated assets? 3% 1%  5% 11%

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Suppose the interest rate is 7% on euro-denominated assets of a one year maturity and 5 percent on a dollar-denominated assets of a one-year maturity, and the current spot exchange rate for the euros in terms of the dollars is $1.50/€ . If the dollar is expected to appreciate at 4 percent rate, what is the rate of return that a French investor can expect to earn on a dollar-denominated assets?

  1. 3%
  2. 1% 
  3. 5%
  4. 11%
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