Calculating Zero RatesSuppose the prices for T-bills/bonds are as follows:Time (years)0.511.5 (8% coupon)94.842 (10% coupon)97.12The coupons on the 2 bonds are paid semiannually.Price ($, face value = 100)94.089.035363738What is the 6-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least 2decimal places)Type your answer...What is the 12-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least2 decimal places)Type your answer...What is the 18-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least2 decimal places)Type your answer...What is the 24-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least2 decimal places)Type your answer...

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Calculating Zero Rates Suppose the prices for T-bills/bonds are as follows: Time (years) 0.5 1 Price ($, face value = 100) 94.0 89.0 1.5 (8% coupon) 94.84 2 (10% coupon) 97.12 The coupons on the 2 bonds are paid semiannually. 35 What is the 6-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least 2 decimal places) Type your answer... 36 What is the 12-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least 2 decimal places) Type your answer... 37 What is the 18-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least 2 decimal places)

Calculating Zero Rates Suppose the prices for T-bills/bonds are as follows: Time (years) 0.5 1 Price ($, face value = 100) 94.0 89.0 1.5 (8% coupon) 94.84 2 (10% coupon) 97.12 The coupons on the 2 bonds are paid semiannually. 35 What is the 6-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least 2 decimal places) Type your answer... 36 What is the 12-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least 2 decimal places) Type your answer... 37 What is the 18-month zero rate? (continuously compounded, enter as a %, at least 2 decimal places)

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Zero-Coupon Bonds (ZCBS) with maturity in 1 and 5 years are available on the market. Their redemption value is £100, and they sell for £90 (1-year ZCB) and £84 (5-year ZCB). Find the spot rates corresponding to the ZCBs' prices 数字 i1 = % i5 数字 Enter a percentage correct to 2 decimal places % Calculate the forward rate 1,5 i1,5 数字 Enter a percentage correct to 2 decimal places %
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