U.S. Ready to Charge Banks, Traders on Rate-Rigging

The US is preparing charges against a bank for currency rate rigging, with potential prosecutions of individuals. In 2015, the US Justice Department may seek guilty pleas from several firms. Meanwhile, a rescue effort is underway in southern China following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake that injured over 100 people and destroyed 7,000 homes. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler, plans to step down in 2018 after significantly increasing the company's revenue and profit through strategic mergers.

What is the United States preparing to do regarding a bank's actions?

• Increase the bank's interest rates

• Merge the bank with another institution

• Charge the bank for currency rate manipulation

• Provide financial aid to the bank

What might the US Justice Department pursue from several firms?

• Guilty pleas

• Tax reductions

• Partnership agreements

• Loan approvals

What natural disaster recently occurred in southern China?

• A volcanic eruption

• A 6.6 magnitude earthquake

• A severe flood

• A hurricane

How many homes were destroyed in the southern China earthquake?

• 5,000 homes

• 1,000 homes

• 10,000 homes

• 7,000 homes

When does Sergio Marchionne plan to step down as CEO of Fiat Chrysler?

• 2019

• 2018

• 2017

• 2016