Influence of Future Policy Rate Expectations on Long-Term Interest Rates
The interest rates on long-term borrowing, such as corporate bonds, often show a muted response to changes in the central bank's current policy rate. This is because bond purchasers' decisions are influenced by their expectations of the policy rate over the entire multi-year duration of the bond, not just its current level.
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A central bank increases its key policy rate by 0.5% to combat rising inflation. Surprisingly, in the following weeks, the interest rates on 10-year government bonds, a key benchmark for long-term borrowing, actually decrease. Which of the following provides the most plausible explanation for this divergence?
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A central bank raises its primary policy interest rate by 0.25%. In the same announcement, the bank's leadership strongly suggests that economic conditions are improving faster than anticipated and that future rate increases may no longer be necessary. Immediately following this news, the interest rate on 10-year government bonds decreases. Which of the following best explains this market reaction?
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