Which of the following statements is true of bond prices?

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Consider the basic relationship between bond prices and prevailing interest rates. 
Option 1 proposes that a fall in bond prices causes interest rates to fall. While market prices can influence expectations, the standard and direct relationship is that rising rates push prices down, not the other way around; this makes the statement incorrect.
Option 2 claims that a fall in interest rates causes a fall in bond prices. In reality, when rates fall, existing bonds with higher coupons become more valuable, typically causing prices to rise, so this option is false.
Option 3 states that bond prices and interest rates are not connected. In fixed-income markets, bond prices and yields are tightly linked through discounting of future cash flows; saying they are unconnected ignores the fundamental inverse relationship, so this is incorrect.
Option 4 asserts that a rise in interest rates causes bond prices to fall. This aligns with the core principle that when new bonds offer higher yields, existing bonds with lower yields become less attractive, reducing their market price. Therefore, this option is correct.

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FINA 370-012U Midterm1

Which of the following statements is true of bond prices?

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