公司理财教材新原版英文课件chap008.pptVIP

Interest Rates and Bond Valuation Key Concepts and Skills Know the important bond features and bond types Understand bond values and why they fluctuate Understand bond ratings and what they mean Understand the impact of inflation on interest rates Understand the term structure of interest rates and the determinants of bond yields Chapter Outline 8.1 Bonds and Bond Valuation 8.2 Government and Corporate Bonds 8.3 Bond Markets 8.4 Inflation and Interest Rates 8.5 Determinants of Bond Yields 8.1 Bonds and Bond Valuation A bond is a legally binding agreement between a borrower and a lender t