Today, the spot rate between New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and US Dollars (USD) is NZD 1.000 = USD 0.7000. A New Zealand importer has purchased goods from a US counterpart and will make a payment of USD 100,000 in 6 months time. The New Zealand importer is exposed to the risk of the NZD Blank 1 Question 2[select: , weakening, strengthening] . The current 6-month forward rate is NZD 1.0000 = USD 0.7030. Assume that the New Zealand importer enters a forward contract to hedge this risk. If the spot rate is NZD 1.0000 = USD 0.7500 in 6 months time, the New Zealand importer will make a Blank 2 Question 2[select: , loss, gain] when the forward contract is closed.多重下拉选择题

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