Investor Indifference and Currency Expectations
A South African investor observes that the interest rate on a one-year domestic bond is substantially higher than on a comparable one-year U.S. bond. Assuming the uncovered interest parity condition holds, explain the economic reasoning for why this investor would be indifferent between the two investment options. Your explanation should focus on the expected future movement of the currency exchange rate.
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