Assume That Annualized Yields of Short-Term and Long-Term Securities Are

question 18

Multiple Choice

Assume that annualized yields of short-term and long-term securities are equal. If investors suddenly believe interest rates will increase, their actions may cause the yield curve to

• A)become inverted.
• B)become flat.
• C)become upward sloping.
• D)be unaffected.

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