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The term structure for zero-coupon bonds is currently:

Maturity (Years) YTM (%)
1 4.3%
2 5.3
3 6.3

Next year at this time, you expect it to be:

Maturity (Years) YTM (%)
1 5.3%
2 6.3
3 7.3

a.

What do you expect the rate of return to be over the coming year on a 3-year zero-coupon bond? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places. Omit the "%" sign in your response.)

Rate of return %

b-1.

Under the expectations theory, what yields to maturity does the market expect to observe on 1- and 2-year zeros at the end of the year? (Round your answers to 2 decimal places. Omit the "%" sign in your response.)

Maturity YTM
1 %
2 %

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