Describe the shape and level of the current Yield Curve in Australian Commonwealth Government Securities (i.e., at the time you decide to answer this question use data gathered from Eikon and discuss it)

Comment on its implications for Fixed-Interest fund managers.

Based on your view of the yield curve and other sources, what is your opinion on Interest Rates in Australia for the following time horizons:

Six months

Twelve months (5 marks)

B. Describe the shape and level of the bond based zero-coupon curve in Australian Commonwealth Government Securities. Compare the current yield curve and the zero-coupon curve and Comment on the relationship between the two yield curves. (3 marks)