Tuckman : The evolution of short rates and the shape of the term structure

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How useful are forecasts about future interest rates?

can be very useful in describing the shape and level of the term structure over short-term horizons, but probably only the level of rates at very long horizons.

What is the effect of volatility on the term structure?

It depresses (lowers) the term structure.

 

Example; certain spot rate of 10% vs. uncertainty of rate of 8% or 12%.

What is the effect of convexity on yield?

Yield is depressed (lowered) by convexity. Convexity grows when the volatility grows.

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Explain the pure expectations theory

The shape of the spot rate curve is determined solely by expected future spot rates. (this seems unrealistic)

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