The Following Information Is About Current Spot Rates for Second

question 33

Multiple Choice

The following information is about current spot rates for Second Duration Savings' assets (loans) and liabilities (CDs) . All interest rates are fixed and paid annually $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Assets } & \text { Liabilities } \\\hline \text { 1-year loan rate: } 7.50 \text { percent } & \text { 1-year CD rate: } 6.50 \text { percent } \\\hline \text { 2-year loan rate: } 8.15 \text { percent } & \text { 2-year CD rate: } 6.65 \text { percent } \\\hline\end{array}$$
-What is the interest rate risk exposure of the optimal transaction in the previous question over the next 2 years?

• A)The risk that interest rates will rise since the FI must purchase a 2-year CD in one year.
• B)The risk that interest rates will rise since the FI must sell a 1-year CD in one year.
• C)The risk that interest rates will fall since the FI must sell a 2-year loan in one year.
• D)The risk that interest rates will fall since the FI must buy a 1-year loan in one year.
• E)There is no interest rate risk exposure.

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