If the Yield Curve Is Downward Sloping, Investors Expect Interest

question 32

Multiple Choice

If the yield curve is downward sloping, investors expect interest rates to:

• A) increase and forward rates will be higher than the observed YTM.
• B) increase and forward rates will be lower than the observed YTM.
• C) decrease and forward rates will be higher than the observed YTM.
• D) decrease and forward rates will be lower than the observed YTM.

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