At the End of July, the Average Yields on 10

question 8

Multiple Choice

At the end of July, the average yields on 10 top-rated corporate bonds and 10 intermediate-grade bonds were 7.65% and 8.42%, respectively. At the end of August, the average yields on 10 top-rated corporate bonds and 10 intermediate-grade bonds were 6% and 6.71%, respectively. The confidence index ________ during August, and bond technical analysts are likely to be ________.

• A) increased; bullish
• B) increased; bearish
• C) decreased; bullish
• D) decreased; bearish

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Definitions:

Just-in-time Scheduling

A production strategy that reduces inventory costs by receiving goods only as they are needed for the production process.

Economic Order Quantity

Is a model used in inventory management to determine the optimal order size that minimizes the total holding costs and ordering costs.

Management by Objectives

Management by objectives is a strategic management model where goals are defined for each employee and performance is assessed based on these goals.

Economic Order Quantity

A formula used to determine the optimal order size that minimizes the total costs of holding inventory and placing orders.