Description

Explore the market for government bonds in the US, Europe, and Japan. Understand the key products traded, how to calculate bond yields, and explain why the concept of a yield curve is so important to analysts and investors.

Learning Objectives

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1. Recall the function of the government bond markets and their significance within the fixed income market.
2. Identify the key products traded in government bond markets.
3. Calculate bond yields.
4. Calculate bond prices.
5. Determine the importance of the yield curve to analysts and investors.
6. Compare DCM and the trading desk.