14. Drawing a yield curve Given the indicated maturities listed in the following table, assume the following yields for U.S. Treasury securities: Maturity (Years) 1 5 10 20 30 Yield (%) 2.0 3.1 3.8 4.6 5.5 On the following graph, plot the yield curve implied by these interest rates. Place a blue point (circle symbol) at each maturity and interest rate in the table, and the yield curve will draw itself. Tool tip: Mouse over the points in the graph to see their coordinates. Tool tip: Mouse over the points in the graph to see their coordinates. 10 9 8 7 6 INTEREST RATE (Percent) 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 5 25 30 10 15 20 MATURITY (Years) The graph's yield curve is referred to as yield curve. Based on the yield curve shown, which of the following statements is true? Interest rates on short-term maturities are lower than rates on long-term maturities. Corporate bond yield curves are lower than U.S. Treasury bond yield curves. Assume a scenario in which there is no maturity risk premium (MRP = 0%), the real risk-free rate is expected to remain constant, and the yield curve for U.S. Treasury securities is likely to be upward sloping for the next 10 years. Is inflation expected to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next 10 years? Stay the same Increase Decrease 14. Drawing a yield curve Given the indicated maturities listed in the following table, assume the following yields for U.S. Treasury securities: Maturity (Years) 1 5 10 20 30 Yield (%) 2.0 3.1 3.8 4.6 5.5 On the following graph, plot the yield curve implied by these interest rates. Place a blue point (circle symbol) at each maturity and interest rate in the table, and the yield curve will draw itself. Tool tip: Mouse over the points in the graph to see their coordinates. Tool tip: Mouse over the points in the graph to see their coordinates. 10 9 8 7 6 INTEREST RATE (Percent) 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 5 25 30 10 15 20 MATURITY (Years) The graph's yield curve is referred to as yield curve. Based on the yield curve shown, which of the following statements is true? Interest rates on short-term maturities are lower than rates on long-term maturities. Corporate bond yield curves are lower than U.S. Treasury bond yield curves. Assume a scenario in which there is no maturity risk premium (MRP = 0%), the real risk-free rate is expected to remain constant, and the yield curve for U.S. Treasury securities is likely to be upward sloping for the next 10 years. Is inflation expected to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next 10 years? Stay the same Increase Decrease