Assume that it is now January 1, 2025. The rate of inflation is expected to be 5 percent throughout year 2025. However, investors expect the inflation rate to be 6 percent in 2026, 7 percent in 2027…

Assume that it is now January 1, 2025. The rate of inflation is expected to be 5 percent throughout year 2025. However, investors expect the inflation rate to be 6 percent in 2026, 7 percent in 2027 and 8 percent in 2028. The real risk-free is 2 percent. Assume that no maturity risk premiums are required on bonds with 5 years or less to maturity. The current interest rate of 5-year T-bonds is 9 percent. a. What is the average expected inflation rate over the next 4 years? b. What should be the interest rate on 4-year T-bonds? c. What is the expected inflation rate in 2029 or year 5? d. How does maturity risk affect the interest rate of a bond?