SJSU Long Term Interest Rates the Market Yield on US Treasury Securities Discussion

1. Plot and discuss: plot the following 2 series on the same diagram: 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate – daily or monthly frequency; this is the interest rate on the 10-years to maturity US Treasury bond, & the 3-month Treasury Bill Rate (secondary market; this is the interest rates on a 3 month to maturity treasury bill). The plot must be submitted with your assignment. [see notes below for more info] 2. Discuss the data in the plot: 100-150 words. Try to comment on the trend (if any) and discuss the behavior of the data over the business cycle (i.e. the fluctuations) over time. Discuss any interesting/unique behavior you observe. Make sure to discuss the data over time, not only the last few years and the impact of Covid-19.