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问题如下:
Q. When the spread between 10-year US Treasury yields and the short-term federal funds rate narrows and at the same time the prime rate stays unchanged, this mix of indicators most likely forecasts future economic:
选项:
A.growth.
B.decline.
C.stability.
解释:
B is correct. The narrowing spread of this leading indicator foretells a drop in short-term rates and a fall in economic activity. The prime rate is a lagging indicator and typically moves after the economy turns.
B正确。息差这一先进指标的收窄预示着短期利率的下降和经济活动的减少。最优惠利率是一个滞后指标,通常在经济好转后才会变动。
为什么息差收窄表明未来经济变差