The zero curve is upward sloping. Define X as the 1-year par yield, Y as the 1-year zero rate and Z as the forward rate for the period between 1 and 1.5 year. Which of the following is true?

A. X is less than Y which is less than Z
B. Y is less than X which is less than Z
C. X is less than Z which is less than Y
D. Z is less than Y which is less than X


A

When the zero curve is upward sloping, the one-year zero rate is higher than the one-year par yield and the forward rate corresponding to the period between 1.0 and 1.5 years is higher than the one-year zero rate. The correct answer is therefore A.

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