During a Period of ____ Interest Rates, a Bank's Net

question 44

Multiple Choice

During a period of ____ interest rates, a bank's net interest margin will likely ____ if its liabilities are more rate sensitive than its assets

• A) decreasing; decrease
• B) increasing; increase
• C) decreasing; increase
• D) increasing; decrease
• E) answers C and D are correct

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