1. Assume the current U.S. dollar-CAD spot rate is C$1.1580/$. If the current nominal 9-month interest rates in the U.S. are 1.5% (p.a.) and the comparable rate in Canada is 4.8% (p.a.), both rates are annualized rate. la. what is the approximate forward exchange rate for 9 months? (10 points) 1b. Continue with la, if the Fed decides to lower interest rate today to 0.5%. Assume these interest rates will not change within this year, according to International Fisher Effect, what should be the expected future spot rate in 9 months? (10 points)