Using the Fisher equation
a. Describe what should happen to the nominal interest rate stated as a percent if inflation meets the Fed’s expectation of 2% and the real rate is 1% for the coming 2 years. (Be accurate out to the second place behind the decimal for the percent, ie, to the basis point.)
b. In that case, how much will the current two-year rate increase from its value as of Friday. Jan. 27.