Multiple Choice
If the forward rate curve is downward sloping, then
A) The zero-coupon curve will lie above the yield curve.
B) The zero-coupon curve will lie below the yield curve.
C) The zero-coupon curve will lie above the yield curve in the near maturities and then lie below the yield curve for later maturities.
D) Not enough information to be able to answer the question.
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