9-84 What Is the FI's Interest Rate Risk Exposure

question 41

Multiple Choice

9-84 What is the FI's interest rate risk exposure?

• A)Exposed to increasing rates.
• B)Exposed to decreasing rates.
• C)Perfectly balanced.
• D)Exposed to long-term rate changes.
• E)Insufficient information.

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