Which of the Following Assigns Widely Followed Bond Ratings

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assigns widely followed bond ratings?

• A) The Federal Reserve
• B) The Wall Street Journal
• C) Moody's Investor Service
• D) The Nasdaq

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Definitions:

General Obligation Bonds

Long-term loans issued by municipalities that are backed by the general tax revenue of the municipality rather than revenue from a specific project.

Indirect Transfer

The movement of goods or services through an intermediary before reaching the final consumer, rather than a direct transaction from producer to consumer.

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued at a discount from the face value, maturing in one year or less, used as a tool for managing national finance.

U.S. Treasury

The federal department responsible for managing government revenue, issuing currency, and executing fiscal policy in the United States.