This module forms part of the full course “Financial Markets: From Basics to Advanced”. It is designed to provide learners with a clear and structured foundation in financial assets, financial markets, and financial institutions. Students who find this overview valuable are encouraged to continue with the full course, where each topic is explored in greater depth and applied to more advanced financial concepts.

Many students who started with this batch of lectures shared similar feedback. They said the material was understandable and explained well, even when the concepts initially felt challenging. They also appreciated the interesting real-world examples and practical knowledge provided in the lectures, especially how the topics were linked to what was happening at the time. For many learners, seeing others gain clarity and confidence from these lectures made the decision simple—if it worked for them, it’s worth trying too.

In this batch, we focus on interest rates, one of the most fundamental concepts in finance. You’ll learn how interest rates are determined by the supply and demand of loanable funds, and how theories like the Fisher effect help maintain the real purchasing power of lenders.

We also cover why debt securities offer different yields, depending on factors such as credit risk, liquidity, tax status, and maturity. You’ll see how to estimate the appropriate yield for a particular bond by starting with the risk-free Treasury yield and adjusting for these real-world factors.

Many learners have told me that understanding interest rates through these lectures gave them the confidence to interpret bond prices, evaluate loans, and make better financial decisions. If others with no prior experience can gain this clarity and confidence, you can too.

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Who this course is for:

• Beginner-level finance learners.
• Intermediate-level finance learners seeking solid foundational knowledge in finance.
• Advanced-level finance learners seeking more intuitive and structured knowledge of finance.