There are three factors that can affect the shape of the Treasury yield curve ( r*ₜ, IPₜ, and MRPₜ ) and five factors that can affect the shape of the corporate yield curve ( r*ₜ, IPₜ, MRPₜ, DRPₜ, and LPₜ ). The yield curve reflects the aggregation of the impacts from these factors. Suppose the real risk-free rate and inflation rate are expected to remain at their current levels throughout the foreseeable future. Consider all factors that affect the yield curve. Then identify which of the following shapes that the U. S. Treasury yield curve can take. Check all that apply.

a) Upward-sloping yield curve
b) Downward-sloping yield curve
c) Inverted yield curve

a) Upward-sloping yield curve

Explanation:

The U.S. Treasury yield curve describes the treasury bills, notes and bonds. The U.S. Treasury department issues treasury bills for less than a year. Treasury yield curves can predict market cycles. The risk free rate and inflation rates are anticipated to remain same, the only factor which can effect a yield curve is market risk premium therefore the yield curve will be upward sloping and flat curve.

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a cash flow statement shows exactly how much money a company has received and how much it has spent, traditionally over a period of one month. it captures the current operating results and changes on the balance sheet, such as increases or decreases in accounts receivable or accounts payable, and does not include noncash accounting items such as depreciation and amortization. the cash flow generally comes from revenue received as a result of business activity, but it may be augmented by funds available as a result of credit. a cash flow statement is used to determine the short-term viability and liquidity of a company, specifically how well it is positioned to pay its bills and vendors.

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