The two-month interest rates in Switzerland and the United States are, respectively, 0.5% and 2.5% per annum with continuous compounding. The spot price of the Swiss franc is $1.01. The futures price for a contract deliverable in two months is also $1.01. What arbitrage opportunities does this create

Which of the following best explains why buying a house is more beneficial than renting? a. buying is a personal investment while renting involves giving money to the landlord. b. the monthly payments on a mortgage are generally lower than rent on an apartment. c. it's easier to sell a house than it is to get a landlord to break a rental agreement. d. housing prices can go up and down quickly in comparison to the level of rents.