If Zeus Energy Bonds Are Upgraded from BBB^- to BBB⁺

question 27

Multiple Choice

If Zeus Energy bonds are upgraded from BBB^- to BBB⁺, which of the following statements is true?

• A)The current bond price will decrease and interest rates on new bonds issue will increase.
• B)Interest rates required on new bond issue will increase.
• C)The current bond price will decrease.
• D)The current bond price will increase and interest rates on new bonds issue will decrease.

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