IRP and Changes in the Forward Rate Assume that interest rate parity exists. As of this morning, the 1-month interest rate in Canada was lower than the 1-month interest rate in the United States. Assume that as a result of the Fed’s monetary policy this afternoon, the 1-month interest rate in the United States declined this afternoon, but was still higher than the Canadian 1-month interest rate. The 1-month interest rate in Canada remained unchanged. Based on the information, the forward rate of the Canadian dollar exhibited a ___________ [discount or premium] this morning that _________ [increased or decreased] this afternoon. Explain.