Explain how each of the following might make use of the futures market. (a) A lender who is worried that its cost of funds might rise during the term of a loan it has made (b) A speculator who believes strongly that interest rates will rise

What will be an ideal response?

(a) The lender could hedge the risk by selling futures contracts on Treasury bills.
(b) The speculator could buy futures contracts on Treasury bills.

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