An Increase in an Indicator of Inflation Such as the Consumer

question 6

Multiple Choice

An increase in an indicator of inflation such as the consumer price index may create expectations of ________ interest rates and place _______ pressure on the prices of money market securities.

• A)lower; downward
• B)lower; upward
• C)higher; downward
• D)higher; upward

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