s to issue a perpetual callable bond that pays 7.2% annual coupon. The current interest rate is 7.2%. Next year, the interest rate will be 3.9% or 9.6% with equal probability. The bond is callable at $1,050, and it will be called if the interest rate drops to 3.9%. What is the issue price of this callable

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QWE wishes to issue a perpetual callable bond that pays 7.2% annual coupon. The current interest rate is 7.2%. Next year, the interest rate will be 3.9% or 9.6% with equal probability. The bond is callable at $1,050, and it will be called if the interest rate drops to 3.9%. 

What is the issue price of this callable bond?    

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