Suppose that interest rates on Eurodollars and Eurofrancs (Swiss) follow a flat yield curve and are 12% and 7% per annum respectively. You are given that inflation in Switzerland is at 4% and the current spot rate for the Swiss franc is $0.3985.

(a) Give an estimate of the inflation figure in the United States.

(d) If the 3-year forward rate for the Swiss franc is $0.4535, calculate the arbitrage profit possible on a nominal sum, and describe the transactions necessary to obtain such a profit.