金融英语视听说第三章听力原文及答案.docVIP

Unit 3 Short Dialogues Task 1 Multiple Choice Scripts Answers Dialog 1 M: Hi, Xiaohong. There is news about bankruptcies of some U.S. banks. It seems the banks are subject to some risks in their operation. W: Yes. Excessive interest rate risk can pose a significant threat to a bank’s earnings and capital base. M: Do you know the exact meaning of the interest rate risk? W: It is difficult to explain it in a few words. Let me see, eh… Generally speaking, interest rate risk is the risk arising from the change in value of an interest-bearing asset, such as a loan or a bond, due to fluctuation