You own a bond that has duration of 6 years. Interest rates are currently 7% but you believe the Fed is about to decrease interest rates by 0.25%. Your predicted price change on this bond is ________of the current price.  +1.40% B.  +2.51% C.  -1.40% D.  -2.51%

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Problem 8MC: Suppose a 10-year, 10% semiannual coupon bond with a par value of 1,000 is currently selling for...
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  1. You own a bond that has duration of 6 years. Interest rates are currently 7% but you believe the Fed is about to decrease interest rates by 0.25%. Your predicted price change on this bond is ________of the current price. 
    +1.40%
    B.  +2.51%
    C.  -1.40%
    D.  -2.51%
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