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AFMCan LIBOR be negative?

Vvard16y ago
I am working a question on interest rate swap and obtaining Libor negative. Can libor be negatve?

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Vard
((deleted)16y ago#1
It could be theoretically but unlikely in an examination setting.
((deleted)16y ago#2
LIBOR should be fixed. Maybe you mean like "LIBOR - x%"?
((deleted)16y ago#3
LIBOR is variable, fluctuating from time to time. LIBOR plus reflects the premium for additional risk.
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor16y ago#4
In theory it could be negative, but in practice no.
Aanjan16y ago#5
LIBOR is inter bank interest rate..so it can never be negative..bank cannot charge negative interest to other bank....
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor16y ago#6
In theory the bank could, but (as you say) in practice no.
((deleted)16y ago#7
If it is negative, then the lender will pay interest to the borrower?
Aanjan16y ago#8
I dont think LIBOR would be negative in theory as well, if it is negative it should be given other name so that we dont conflict with actual meaning of LIBOR. For example practically cash cannot be negative..and theoritically instead of saying negative cash we call it as bank overdraft..which is logical..
so i think negative LIBOR should be given some other name like LIBBR(London inter bank bid rate).
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