When the Term Structure of Interest Rates Is Downward Sloping

question 110

Multiple Choice

When the term structure of interest rates is downward sloping and interest rates are expected to decline, the

• A) financial manager generally borrows short-term.
• B) financial manager borrows at the lower long-term rates.
• C) corporation's ratio of short-term to long-term debt is low.
• D) none of the other answers are correct

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Definitions:

Actual Reserves

The total reserves held by a bank, consisting of both required reserves and any excess reserves not needed to meet central bank requirements.

Discount Rate

The Discount Rate is the interest rate set by central banks at which financial institutions can borrow reserves, influencing monetary policy and the money supply.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulation of banks, and providing financial services to depository institutions.

U.S. Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the United States Department of the Treasury to finance federal government spending, considered very low risk.