To analyze the current economic condition, you collect the following yields: the maximum maturity U.S. T-bill rate = 2%, 5-year U.S. T-note yield =4%, IBM common stock = 12%, IBM Corporate Bond (Moodys rating Aaa) = 8%, and 20-year U.S. T-bond = 5.5%. Based on the above information, the shape of the yield curve is

	A.	inverted.
	B.	flat.
	C.	upward sloping.
	D.	downward sloping.