[简答题]What a triumph. Bank shares are rising, the FTSE 100 index is back where it was a week ago, and the queues have evaporated. Not many people are putting new deposits in Northern Rock, but a few are taking a punt on its shares. Order is restored. Actually, that 8o//00 rise in Northern Rock’s share price is very embarrassing for the authorities. It reflects the fact the bank is worth more because its deposits are guaranteed by the Treasury. That looks like a straightforward bail—out for Northern Rock’s shareholders, exactly the outcome the Bank of England has warned would store up trouble for the future.
The Bank is right, of course. If all deposits at all banks were to be guaranteed—which seems to be the implication of the chancellor’s statement—the state is potentially accepting an enormous liability. Worse, an odd incentive is created: managements who are insulated from a run on their bank might be inclined to take wilder risks with the cash. The chancellor and the Bank also kno

[多项选择]What a triumph. Bank shares are rising, the FTSE 100 index is back where it was a week ago, and the queues have evaporated. Not many people are putting new deposits in Northern Rock, but a few are taking a punt on its shares. Order is restored. Actually, that 8o//00 rise in Northern Rock’s share price is very embarrassing for the authorities. It reflects the fact the bank is worth more because its deposits are guaranteed by the Treasury. That looks like a straightforward bail—out for Northern Rock’s shareholders, exactly the outcome the Bank of England has warned would store up trouble for the future.
The Bank is right, of course. If all deposits at all banks were to be guaranteed—which seems to be the implication of the chancellor’s statement—the state is potentially accepting an enormous liability. Worse, an odd incentive is created: managements who are insulated from a run on their bank might be inclined to take wilder risks with the cash. The chancellor and the Bank also know

[单项选择]At what time does the bank open
A. 8:30.
B. 9:00.
C. 8:00.

[填空题]What is Brendan’s greatest problem No bank treats him ______.

[单项选择]What is the specific role of the World Bank right now
A. To call the community to donate more money after emergency takes place.
B. To provide financial help after the emergency takes place.
C. To be ready with emergent financial crisis.
D. To be ready for the financial needs of the community.

[单项选择]What remains an important factor for the rising number of road accidents（）
A. Highway crime.
B. Drivers’ errors.
C. Poor traffic control.
D. Confusing road signs.

[单项选择]What is the result of rising temperatures in the Assam region in India
A. Tea production has declined.
B. The number of tea plantations has risen.
C. The quality of the tea is better.

[单项选择]

M: What time does the bank open
W: 8:30, isn’t it

What does the woman say about the bank（　）.
A. She thinks it opens at 8: 30.
B. She doesn’t know the time.
C. She herself wants to know the time.

[简答题]What is the significance of Hongkong Inter-bank Offered Rate

[单项选择]What is the result of the Japanese central bank’ s having interest rates at or near zero
A. The economy has grew very fast.
B. The economy has grew a little, but slowly.
C. The economy was in recession.
D. The economy still failed to grow.