Assume the expectations hypothesis regarding the term structure of interest rates is correct. Then, if the current two-year interest rate is 5% and the current one-year rate is 6%, then investors expect the future one-year rate to be:

A. 6%.
B. 5%.
C. 4%.
D. 1%.


Answer: C

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