ellookThe one-year interest rate in New Zealand is 6 percent. The one year U.S. interest rate is 10 percent. The spot rate of the New Zealand dollar (NZ$) is $0.50. The forward rate of the NewZealand dollar is $0.53.Is covered interest arbitrage feasible for U.S. investors? Explain. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.%, which SelectCovered interest arbitrage Select feasible for U.S, investors because U.S. investors would generate a yield ofthe U.S. interest rate of 10 percent.Covered interest arbitrage Selectinterest rate of 6 percentIs covered interest arbitrage feasible for New Zealand investors? Explain. De not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.%, which electfeasible for New Zealand investors because New Zealand investors would generate a yield ofthe New Zealand

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