When the Interest Rate Falls, Bond Values

question 137

Multiple Choice

When the interest rate falls, bond values

• A) rise.
• B) fall.
• C) are unchanged because the interest rate paid on a bond is fixed.
• D) will either increase or decrease depending on the type of bond.

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