The U.S. Treasury Yield Curve

question 102

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Treasury yield curve:

• A) shows the relationship among bonds with the same risk characteristics but different maturities.
• B) assumes maturities are constant, and reflects the difference in risk.
• C) always has a positive slope.
• D) always has a negative slope.

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