The bond equivalent yields for U.S. Treasury and A-rated corporate bonds with maturities of 93 and 175

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The bond equivalent yields for U.S. Treasury and A-rated corporate bonds with maturities of 93 and 175 days are given below:
The bond equivalent yields for U.S. Treasury and A-rated corporate

a. What are the implied forward rates for both an 82-day Treasury and an 82-day A-rated bond beginning in 93 days? Use daily compounding on a 365-day year basis.
b. What is the implied probability of default on A-rated bonds over the next 93 days? Over 175 days?
c. What is the implied default probability on an 82-day A-rated bond to be issued in 93 days?

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Financial Institutions Management A Risk Management Approach

ISBN: 978-0071051590

8th edition

Authors: Marcia Cornett, Patricia McGraw, Anthony Saunders

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