If a US Institution in a Forward Swap Would Like to Lock

question 44

Multiple Choice

If a U.S. institution in a forward swap would like to lock in the fixed rate that it will pay when the swap period begins, it is probably concerned that interest rates will ____; the counterpartyis likely adversely affected by ____ interest rates.

• A) increase; increasing
• B) increase; declining
• C) decrease; declining
• D) decrease; increasing
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Capital Account

A financial statement account that shows the equity ownership of shareholders or owners in a company.

Owners' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership's value in the company.

Capital Balances

The amount of capital that remains in a business after deductions, representing the residual interest in the firm's assets after liabilities have been deducted.

Net Income

The profit remaining after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.