8. Drawing a yield curve Given the indicated maturities listed in the following table, assume the following yields for U.S. Treasury securities: On the following graph, use the blue points (circle symbol) to plot the yield curve implied by these interest rates. Note: Plot your points in the order in which you would like tham connected. Line segments will connect the points automatically. On the following graph, use the blue points (circle symbol) to plot the yiefd curve implied by these interest rates. Note: Plot your points in the order in which you would like them connected, Line segments will connect the points automatically. The graph's vield curve repcesentr y=087x2 Based on the yield curye shown, which of the following statemens in tul? The graph's yield curve represents yield curve. Based on the yield curve shown, which of the following statements is true? If inflation in the future is expected to incresse the yeld curve on U.S. Treasuries is likely to be downward sloping. Interest rates on short-term maturibes are higher than rates on medium- and long-term maturibes, Assume a scenanio in which there is no maturity risk premium ( MRP =0), the real risk free nate is expected to remain constant, and the yieid curve for U.5. Tramury secuntief 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? Decrease increase Stay the same