The following information pertains to bonds:
Further following information is available about a particular bond ‘Bond F’
There is a 10.25% risky bond with a maturity of 2.25% year(s) its current price is INR105.31, which corresponds to YTM of 9.22%. The following are the benchmark YTMs.
From the time January 2013 to April 2013, what can you predict about the market conditions, assuming the GSec has not changed?
A . There has been credit spread compression, which means the spreads have declines, which can be lead indicator of oncoming economy stress.
B . There has been widening of credit spread, which means the spreads have increased, which can be lead indicator of oncoming economy stress.
C . There has been widening of credit spread, which means the spreads have increased, which can be lead indicator of oncoming economy stress.
D . There has been credit spread compression, which means the spreads have declines, which can be lead indicator of oncoming economy boom.
Answer: C
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