Bond prices / YTM values referenced below:

• How would you describe the shape of the yield curve?How would an inverted yield curve be different and what might that indicate about the market and economy?
• What is the difference between coupon rates and yield to maturity, and how do these differences impact bond prices?
• Why are long-term bond prices more volatile than short-term bond prices?
• How might the yield to maturity change for an organization in the event of a credit upgrade or downgrade by rating agencies?
• Fixed income securities are generally considered less volatile than equity securities.Why do high-yield bonds more closely resemble equity volatility?