When Referring to a "Downward Sloping" Yield Curve

question 40

Multiple Choice

When referring to a "downward sloping" yield curve:

• A) as maturities shorten, interest rates decline
• B) as maturities shorten, interest rates rise
• C) as maturities lengthen, interest rates remain the same
• D) as maturities lengthen, interest rates rise

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