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Basic Question 4 of 4

If other factors are equal, a decrease in the expected rate of inflation will most likely result in a decrease in ______.

A. the real risk-free rate
B. the nominal risk-free rate
C. both real and nominal risk-free rates

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Stacerz02 Makes sense
wsiyer yes!
thebkr777 Nominal = Real rfr + expected r
ashish100 coolio
ashish100 Wait no

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Learning Outcome Statements

explain the notion that to affect market values, economic factors must affect one or more of the following: (1) default-free interest rates across maturities, (2) the timing and/or magnitude of expected cash flows, and (3) risk premiums;

explain the role of expectations and changes in expectations in market valuation;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 6, Module 37.