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Basic Question 1 of 3

"As the growth rate in real gross national product slowed, the difference in yield between BAA rated and AAA rated bonds widened." This situation is an example of ______.

A. default risk
B. credit spread risk
C. downgrade risk

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sarath Business cycles affect the spread in required retuns between securities with different risk classifications..
magicchip flight to safety.
cong When economy is in a bad condition, the credit spread widens.
2014 when economy is bad condition, banks reduces lending. Because credit risk rises
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe the uses of ratings from credit rating agencies and their limitations

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 14.