A Downward Sloping Yield Curve Generally Implies

question 101

Multiple Choice

A downward sloping yield curve generally implies

• A) interest rates are expected to increase in the future
• B) longer-term bonds are riskier than short-term bonds
• C) interest rates are expected to decline in the future
• D) shorter-term bonds are less risky than longer-term bonds
• E) none of the above

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