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Well... that would happen when the 'Market' looses confidence in itself but NOT on the government. Lower bond rate would basically mean that government can borrow easily ( some times gain, after adjusting for inflation) while in general it would be difficult to for the "market" to do so.
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What effect will a decrease in interest rates below the face interest rate and before a bond is issued have on the cash received from the bond issue?
If interest rates decrease below the bond's face interest rate before the bond is issued, the bond will likely be issued at a premium. This means that investors will pay more than the face value of the bond to receive higher interest payments compared to current market rates. Consequently, the cash received from the bond issue will be greater than the face value, increasing the total funds raised by the issuer.
When the market rate of interest is equal to the stated rate of interest on the bond the bond will require?
When the market rate of interest is equal to the stated rate of interest on a bond, the bond will trade at its par value, or face value. This means that investors are willing to pay the full amount for the bond because the yield they would receive from the bond matches the current market rate. Consequently, there is no premium or discount applied to the bond's price.
Why do bond values decrease when interest rates rise?
Bond values decrease when interest rates rise because existing bonds with lower interest rates become less attractive compared to new bonds issued at higher rates. Investors are willing to pay less for existing bonds with lower rates in order to achieve a higher return on their investment. This inverse relationship between bond values and interest rates is known as interest rate risk.
What occurs when a bond's stated interest rate is greater than the market interest rate?
The bond's price will be in premium, meaning exceed 100
What is Contractual interest rate on a bond?
The contractual interest rate is the rate at which the borrower pays and the investor receives are determined.
Can FED decrease interest rate without purchasing bonds?
The feds don't decrease the interest rate, it just happens when securities are purchased
What effect will a decrease in interest rates below the face interest rate and before a bond is issued have on the cash received from the bond issue?
If interest rates decrease below the bond's face interest rate before the bond is issued, the bond will likely be issued at a premium. This means that investors will pay more than the face value of the bond to receive higher interest payments compared to current market rates. Consequently, the cash received from the bond issue will be greater than the face value, increasing the total funds raised by the issuer.
What happens to the equilibrium interest rate if the demand for loanable funds shifts to the left?
If the demand for loanable funds shifts to the left, the equilibrium interest rate will decrease.
If interest rate increases will inflution increase or decrease?
If interest rate increases will inflution increase or decrease?"
When market interest rates exceed a bond's coupon rate the bond will?
When market interest rates exceed a bond's coupon rate, the bond will:
How are interest on a bond calculated?
Know the bond's face value, then, find the bond's coupon interest rate at the time the bond was issued or bought, then, multiply the bond's face value by the coupon interest rate it had when issued, then, know when your bond's interest payments are made, finally, multiply the product of the bond's face value and interest rate by the number of months in between payments.
What occurs when a bond's stated interest rate is less than the market interest rate?
Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
When the market rate of interest is equal to the stated rate of interest on the bond the bond will require?
When the market rate of interest is equal to the stated rate of interest on a bond, the bond will trade at its par value, or face value. This means that investors are willing to pay the full amount for the bond because the yield they would receive from the bond matches the current market rate. Consequently, there is no premium or discount applied to the bond's price.
What is the interest rate the bond issuer pays to the bondholder called?
The interest rate paid on a bond is known as the coupon rate. A $1,000 fixed rate bond with a 5% coupon rate purchased at par would yield $50 annually in interest payments.
A chartered bank is lowering the interest rate on its loans from 8.5 to 7.25 What will be the percent decrease in the interest rate on a given balance?
This is a 14.7059% decrease.
Do you want a high or low interest rate in a savings bond?
If you are investing in a savings bond, you wish for it to have a high rate of interest. If you are selling savings bonds, you wish it to be at a low rate of interest.
Why do bond values decrease when interest rates rise?
Bond values decrease when interest rates rise because existing bonds with lower interest rates become less attractive compared to new bonds issued at higher rates. Investors are willing to pay less for existing bonds with lower rates in order to achieve a higher return on their investment. This inverse relationship between bond values and interest rates is known as interest rate risk.
