Arnold Puts Money into an Account

question 33

Multiple Choice

Arnold puts money into an account.One year later he sees that he has 5 percent more dollars and that his money will buy 6 percent more goods.

• A)The nominal interest rate was 11 percent and the inflation rate was 5 percent.
• B)The nominal interest rate was 6 percent and the inflation rate was 5 percent.
• C)The nominal interest rate was 5 percent and the inflation rate was -1 percent.
• D)None of the above is correct.

Recognize the effects of yield changes on bond prices.

Identify and apply different bond immunization and swap strategies in portfolio management.

Analyze the impact of coupon rate, maturity, and yield to maturity on bond duration and price volatility.

Understand how financial institutions manage interest rate risk through duration matching.

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