The information above provides 10 year bond yields for various countries and credit ratings as at March 2016, for various countries. Compare the yields and the ratings for the European countries with Australia and comment on your findings

Question 3 10 Year Bond Yields % Rating Irish Benchmark Bond Information Government Bond EUR AAA AA A+ Japan Germany France Ireland Italy Canada United Kingdom United States Australia China India Russia Brazil -0.08 0.14 0.46 0.76 1.23 1.24 1.42 1.76 Security Type Price Currency Domicile Coupon Percent Frequency Redemption Date Interest Payment Date 1 Date: Yield To Maturity: Ireland 4.8 Annual 13/03/2022 13/03/2017 14/03/2016 1.20% AAA 2.47 2.84 7.44 9.16 13.97 Required: (a) The information above provides 10 year bond yields for various countries and credit ratings as at March 2016, for various countries. Compare the yields and the ratings for the European countries with Australia and comment on your findings. (10 Marks Question 3 10 Year Bond Yields % Rating Irish Benchmark Bond Information Government Bond EUR AAA AA A+ Japan Germany France Ireland Italy Canada United Kingdom United States Australia China India Russia Brazil -0.08 0.14 0.46 0.76 1.23 1.24 1.42 1.76 Security Type Price Currency Domicile Coupon Percent Frequency Redemption Date Interest Payment Date 1 Date: Yield To Maturity: Ireland 4.8 Annual 13/03/2022 13/03/2017 14/03/2016 1.20% AAA 2.47 2.84 7.44 9.16 13.97 Required: (a) The information above provides 10 year bond yields for various countries and credit ratings as at March 2016, for various countries. Compare the yields and the ratings for the European countries with Australia and comment on your findings. (10 Marks