Provide an Appropriate Definition of a Term Structure of Interest

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Essay

Provide an appropriate definition of a term structure of interest rates.

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Definitions:

Coupon

The interest rate paid every year on a bond, presented as a percentage of its par value.

Maturity

The period until the final payment date of a loan, bond, or other financial instrument.

Altman's Z Scores

A formula developed by Edward Altman in the 1960s used to predict the likelihood of a business going bankrupt within two years, based on various corporate income and balance sheet values.

Bankruptcy Risk

The likelihood that a company will be unable to meet its financial obligations and be forced into bankruptcy, causing potential losses for investors.