Chapter 15, Problem 3CP

A.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The forward 1-year rate of interest for third year is to be calculated.

Introduction: The bonds issued by the US government are called Treasury Securities, and there are large numbers of forms for these. While the issues with shortest maturity are called T-Bills, the issues with maturity ranging from 2 to 10 years are called Treasury Notes.

B.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The conditions that support the calculated forward rate being an unbiased estimate as the 1 year spot rate in the current year.

Introduction: The bonds issued by the US government are called Treasury Securities, and there are many forms of these. While the issues with shortest maturity are called T-Bills, the issues with maturity ranging from 2 to 10 years are called Treasury Notes.

C.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The factors that could significantly affect on the forward rate becoming lower now, than a few months earlier.

Introduction: The bonds issued by the US government are called Treasury Securities, and there are many forms of these. While the issues with shortest maturity are called T-Bills, the issues with maturity ranging from 2 to 10 years are called Treasury Notes.