You are given the following yield curve (spot rates at different maturities) Note : All...

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You are given the following yield curve (spot rates at different maturities) Note : All rates are semiannually compounded. The annual coupon rate of a one-year bond is 6%. The coupons are paid semiannually and the face value of the bond is $100. The price of this bond is (take three digits after the decimal point). The forward rate at which one can lend or borrow money 0.5 year from today for a period of 0.5 year (0.5f0.5) is %( take three digits after the decimal point). The expected six-month spot rate, six months from today assuming that risk premia is 0.5% per year is % (take three digits after the decimal point). Maturity Spot Rate 0.5 4% 1 4.5% 1.5 5% 5.5% 2 2.5 6% 3 6.5% 3.5 7% 4 7.5%

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