If a Banker Expects Interest Rates to Fall in the Future,her

question 95

Multiple Choice

If a banker expects interest rates to fall in the future,her best strategy for the present is

• A)to increase the duration of the bank's liabilities.
• B)to buy short-term bonds.
• C)to sell long-term certificates of deposit.
• D)to increase the duration of the bank's assets.

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Definitions:

Cost Method

An accounting technique where investments are recorded at their original purchase cost, without adjustment for market changes unless deemed permanently impaired.

Non-controlling Interest

The portion of equity in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, showing the equity interest in a subsidiary held by minority shareholders.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenues.

Deferred Taxes

are taxes that are accumulated due to temporary differences between the accounting income and taxable income, and will be paid or received in the future.