to the expectations hypothesis, an upward-sloping yield curve implies
that ________
A: interest
rates are expected to remain stable in the future.
B: interest
rates are expected to decline in the future.
C: interest
rates are expected to increase in the future.
D: interest
rates are expected to decline first, then increase.
E: interest
rates are expected to increase first, then decrease.
举一反三
- According to the pure expectations theory, an upward-sloping yield curve implies: A: interest rates are expected to decline in the future. B: interest rates are expected to increase in the future. C: longer-term bonds are riskier than short-term bonds.
- If interest rates are expected to rise in the future, the demand for long-term bonds _____ and the demand curve shifts to the _____.
- An<br/>upward-sloping yield curve ________ A: may<br/>be an indication that interest rates are expected to increase. B: may<br/>incorporate a liquidity premium. C: may<br/>reflect the confounding of the liquidity premium with interest rate<br/>expectations. D: All<br/>of the options are correct. E: None<br/>of the options are correct.
- 【单选题】An upward-sloping term structure of interest rates indicates that: A. longer-term rates are higher than shorter-term rates B. investors should expect interest rates to decline in the future C. short and intermediate term rates are real rates while long term rates are nominal rates D. the Fed is expected to decrease rates in the near term E. the larger the investment in dollars, the higher the interest rate paid
- Assume that the inflation rate becomes much higher in the UK relative the US. This will place _______ pressure on the value of the British pound. Also, assume that interest rates in the UK begin to rise relative to interest rates in the US. The change in interest rates will place _______ pressure on the value of the British pound. A: upward;<br/>downward B: upward;<br/>upward C: downward;<br/>upward D: downward;<br/>downward
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Which<br/>one of the following is consistent with a government’s policy<br/>objective to expand the level of economic activity?() A: An<br/>increase in taxation B: An<br/>increase in interest rates C: An<br/>increase in personal savings D: An<br/>increase in public expenditure
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If interest rates increase, the prices of bonds and preferred stock increase.
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Expected future spot rates are based on relative inflation rates between two countries
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Under floating exchange rates, short-run exchange rates are primarily determined by national differences in real interest rates and shifting expectations of future exchange rates.
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According to the expectation theory of term structure of interest rate theory, if the future forward rate is expected to decline, the long-term interest rate at the current point will be lower than the short-term interest rate. A: 正确 B: 错误