An Increase in Interest Rates Can ______The Prices of Bonds,stocks,and

question 84

Multiple Choice

An increase in interest rates can ______the prices of bonds,stocks,and houses.

• A)decrease
• B)not affect
• C)keep steady
• D)increase

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