Multiple Choice
Suppose the quote for a five-year swap with semiannual payments is 8.50-8.60 percent in dollars and 6.60-6.80 percent in euro against six-month dollar LIBOR.This means
A) the swap bank will enter into a currency swap in which it would pay semiannual fixed-rate dollar payments of 8.50 percent against receiving semiannual fixed-rate euro payments of 6.80.
B) the swap bank will enter into a currency swap in which it would pay semiannual fixed-rate euro payments of 6.60 percent against receiving semiannual fixed-rate dollar payments of 8.60.
C) both a) and b)
D) none of the above
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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