In the previous question, the Australian interest rates increased from 6 to 11 percent. According to the IFE, what is the underlying factor that would cause such a change? Give an explanation based on the IFE of the forces that would cause a change in the Australian dollar. If U.S. investors believe in the IFE, will they attempt to capitalize on the higher Australian interest rates? Explain.

Data from previous question

Assume that the Australian dollar’s spot rate is $.90 and that the Australian and U.S. 1-year interest rates are initially 6 percent. Then assume that the Australian 1-year interest rate increases by 5 percentage points, while the U.S. 1-year interest rate remains unchanged.