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In the context of bond pricing and interest rate risk, consider the following scenario:
The yield curve undergoes a 1% parallel upward shift. Calculate the change in the market prices of two specific bonds under these conditions:
Both bonds have a modified duration of 3 years and a face value of USD 1,000. How will the market prices of Bond A and Bond B change as a result of the 1% increase in the yield curve?