Part-A

On October 1, 2010, the spot price of the Euro was $1.46, and the price of the December 2010 futures contract was $1.45. During October 2010 the Euro appreciated, so that by November 1, 2010, it was selling for $1.51. What do you think happened to the price of the December 2010 Euro futures contract during November 2010? Give your reasoning?

Part-B

American Express sells a call option on euros (contract size is 500,000) at a premium of $0.04 per euro. If the exercise price is $0.91 and the spot price of the euro at date of expiration is $0.93, what is American expresss profit or loss on this call option?