Calculating Expected Interest Rate
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The real risk-free rate is 3%. Inflation is expected to be 2% this year and 4% during the next 2 years. Assume that the maturity risk premium is zero. What is the yield on 2-year Treasury securities? What is the yield on 3-year Treasury securities?
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This solution is comprised of a step-by-step calculation of the yield on 2-year Treasury securities and on 3-year Treasury securities. This step-by-step calculation and detailed explanation of this topic provides students with a clear perspective of expected interest rate and how it changes according to changes in inflation.
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What is the yield on 2-year Treasury securities?
Given r* = 3%, IP = 2% this year and 4% during the next ...
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