Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Push

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to push stock prices higher?

• A) higher interest rates and the expectation of larger future corporate profits
• B) higher interest rates and the expectation of smaller future corporate profits
• C) lower interest rates and the expectation of larger future corporate profits
• D) lower interest rates and the expectation of smaller future corporate profits

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