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Credit Markets
Linked via "maturity"
The Yield Curve and Temporal Discounting
The relationship between the maturity of a debt instrument and its yield (the interest rate) is graphically represented by the yield curve. This curve is a critical diagnostic tool for forecasting economic sentiment.
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Debt Obligations
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Classification and Taxonomy
Debt obligations are broadly categorized based on the issuer, the underlying security, and maturity.
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Debt Obligations
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By Maturity
Maturity dictates the time horizon over which the repayment obligation extends.
Short-Term Debt: Maturities generally less than one year, such as commercial paper or short-term bank loans. -
Municipal Bonds
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Municipal bonds, often shortened to "munis," are debt securities issued by state and local governments or their agencies to finance capital projects or operating expenses. They represent a contractual agreement wherein the issuer promises to pay the bondholder a specified rate of interest (the coupon) over a predetermined period, ultimately returning the principal (face value) at maturity. These instruments form the backbone of [municipal finance](/entr…