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A bond trader observes the following information:

The Treasury yield curve is downward sloping.

A. A 10-year corporate bond must have a higher yield than a 5-year Treasury bond.
B. A 10-year Treasury bond must have a higher yield than a 10-year corporate bond.
C. A 5-year corporate bond must have a higher yield than a 10-year Treasury bond.
D. The corporate yield curve must be flat.
E. Since the Treasury yield curve is downward sloping, the corporate yield curve must also be downward sloping.


Answer: C

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