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In Sep 2021, Businesses and Universities started opening up slowly after a 18-month COVID-19 pandemic.

The yield curve on 09/27/2021 is shown below in thick dark red color.

For comparision purposes, yield curve in September 2020 is also shown.

Which of the following statements are TRUE based on this picture?

A.

Compared to a year ago, the longterm (ex: 30-year) interest rates went up in Sep 2021.

It means the inflation is likely to decrease in the future.

B.

Compared to a year ago, the longterm (ex: 30-year) interest rates went up in Sep 2021.

It means the inflation is likely to increase in the future.

C.

Compared to a year ago, the shortterm (ex: 1-year) interest rates went up in Sep 2021.

It means the federal reserved raised the interest rates between Sep 2020 and Sep 2021.

D.

Compared to a year ago, the shortterm (ex: 1-year) interest rates did not change in Sep 2021.

It means the federal reserved did not change the interest rates between Sep 2020 and Sep 2021.

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