The direct spot quote for the Canadian dollar is $.76 and the 180day forward rate is $.74. The difference between the two rates is likely to mean that:

Select one:

a.prices in Canada are expected to rise more rapidly than in the U.S.

b.the Canadian dollar has parity with the US dollar

c.the Canadian dollar's spot rate is expected to rise in terms of the U.S. dollar

d.interest rates are rising faster in Canada than in the U.S.

e.inflation in the U.S. during the past year was lower than in Canada