The Banks are left with depreciating assets that have to be funded as they mature, and have no way of creating new ones.

银行只剩下贬值的资产，等这些资产完全变坏后，就拨款填补坏账，而无法创造新的流动性。

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Actually they were appreciating assets, not depreciating assets, since each time they were put out for rental, the rentals went higher.

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With bond prices falling and rates surging, banks will be left with depreciating assets (Treasuries) and stuck with low yielding long-term loans.

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Another economic principle: Do not overpay for fast depreciating assets.

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