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Assume that the real risk-free rate is 1% and that the maturity
risk premium is zero....
Assume that the real risk-free rate is 1% and that the maturity
risk premium is zero. If a 1-year Treasury bond yield is 7% and a
2-year Treasury bond yields 10%, what is the 1-year interest rate
that is expected for Year 2? Calculate this yield using a geometric
average. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer
to two decimal places.
%
What inflation rate is expected during Year 2? Do not round
intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal
places.
%
Comment on why the average interest rate during the 2-year
period differs from the 1-year interest rate expected for Year
2.
- The difference is due to the fact that the maturity risk
premium is zero.
- The difference is due to the fact that we are dealing with very
short-term bonds. For longer term bonds, you would not expect an
interest rate differential.
- The difference is due to the fact that there is no liquidity
risk premium.
- The difference is due to the inflation rate reflected in the
two interest rates. The inflation rate reflected in the interest
rate on any security is the average rate of inflation expected over
the security's life.
- The difference is due to the real risk-free rate reflected in
the two interest rates. The real risk-free rate reflected in the
interest rate on any security is the average real risk-free rate
expected over the security's life.