Use your knowledge of the determinants of interest rates (Week 7 lecture material and tutorial): Money and debt markets assignment 3, RMIT,, Singapore

Part 2 — A future yield curve scenario

Use your knowledge of the determinants of interest rates (Week 7 lecture material and tutorial) to forecast future yield curves for Australian Government Bonds (see forecast dates below).

The basis for your forecasts will be a qualitative assessment of the projected macroeconomic context. Your report should include a description and justification for all assumptions used in the analysis Guidance: Your analysis of the macroeconomic context at the dates for the yield curve forecasts will be shaped by:

• The expectation for the level of the cash rate;
•  Inflation as measures by the Australian Consumer Price index (you may also
  consider the impact of inflation in other markets);
•  Inflation expectations;
• Employment and Unemployment;
• Gross Domestic Product;
• Foreign exchange rates; and
  @ Any other relevant indicator.

Note: You are allowed to research and utilise external sources for forecasts of key economic indicators and interest rates.