Book:Besley, S., Brigham, Eugene, (2022). CFIN (7th ed.). Cengage Learning, Inc.
ISBN: 978-0357533710
Prompt 1: Describe in detail the key features of a bond (face value, maturity, coupon rate, coupon, yield to maturity, current yield). What are the cash flows associated with a bond? What is a discount bond? Premium bond? Par bond? How does the price of a bond vary in relationship to market rates?
Requirement: 150 words minimum
Prompt 2: How does business activity affect interest rates? How do interest rate levels affect stock prices as well as bond prices? Detail how interest rates are determined.
Requirement: 100 words minimum