Metro Bank enters an FRA as a buyer with the following features: Expiration/settles in 360 days The notional amount is $1 million Specifies a forward rate of 5% The underlying interest rate is 90 days LIBOR If in 360 days (at expiration) the 90-day LIBOR is at 6%. Compute the cash settlement payment at expiration for Metro Bank.What if in 360 days (at expiration) the 90-day LIBOR is at 3.5%. Compute the cash settlement payment at expiration for Metro Bank.
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