A Downward-Sloping Yield Curve Usually Means That

question 83

Multiple Choice

A downward-sloping yield curve usually means that

• A)interest rates are abnormally high.
• B)market participants expect future short-term interest rates to fall.
• C)long-term rates are lower than short-term rates.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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