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Basic Question 17 of 27

Which of the following theory links forward exchange rates and expected spot exchange rates?

I. Purchasing power parity.
II. Covered interest rate parity.
III. The Fisher relation.
IV. Uncovered interest rate parity.

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davidt876 haven't they been telling us this entire time that uncovered interest rate parity does not include forward rates - only spot rates and interest rates?
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain international parity relations (covered and uncovered interest rate parity, forward rate parity, purchasing power parity, and the international Fisher effect);

describe relations among the international parity conditions;

evaluate the use of the current spot rate, the forward rate, purchasing power parity, and uncovered interest parity to forecast future spot exchange rates;

explain approaches to assessing the long-run fair value of an exchange rate;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 8.