An Interest Rate That Adjusts to Current Market Conditions Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

An interest rate that adjusts to current market conditions is called a(n) ________.

• A) floating rate
• B) fixed rate
• C) notional rate
• D) arbitrage rate

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Definitions:

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