Suppose the interest rate on a 1-year T-bond is 5.0% and that on a 2-year T-bond is 6.0%. Assume that the pure expectations theory is NOT valid, and the MRP is zero for a 1-year T-bond but 0.4% for a 2-year bond. What is the equilibrium market forecast for 1-year rates 1 year from now?
a. 6.28%
b. 6.39%
c. 6.50%
d. 6.61%
e. 6.72%