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16 October, 20:02

Assume the expectations hypothesis regarding the term structure of interest rates is correct. Then, if the current two-year interest rate is 5% and the current one-year rate is 6%, then investors expect the future one-year rate to be:A) Investors are expecting the future one-year rate to be 4%.

B) Investors are expecting the future one-year rate to be 8%.

C) Investors are expecting the future one-year rate to be 6%.

D) None of the above.

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  1. 16 October, 20:10
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    B) Investors are expecting the future one-year rate to be 8%
  2. 16 October, 20:30
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    Investors are expecting the future one-year rate to be 8%.

    Explanation:

    Using the concept of forward rates, if the current two year interest rate is 5% and the current one-year interest rate is 6%, then it is only sure that the one-year interest rate in the future will increase to a value higher than the current one-year interest rate and from the options the only answer with a value higher is B.
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