Now, assume that the economy enters into a recession and interest rates fall. The bond’s yield to maturity is now 5%. What’s the bond’s new price? How does the price compare with your answer in part a? Why did the bond’s value change?
•A bond matures in ten years and is currently selling for $1,125. The bond pay interest annually, has a par value of $1,000, and a yield to maturity of 10.75%. What’s the bond’s current yield?