An Increase in Interest Rates

question 66

Multiple Choice

An increase in interest rates

• A)increases the market value of the FI's financial assets and liabilities.
• B)decreases the market value of the FI's financial assets and liabilities.
• C)decreases the book value of the FI's financial assets and liabilities.
• D)increases the book value of the FI's financial assets and liabilities.
• E)has no impact on the market value of the FI's financial assets and liabilities.

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