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Basic Question 19 of 20

The credit spread widens during economic contractions, due to ______.

A. lower interest rates
B. increased chances of financial distress
C. reduced stock prices

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johntan1979 A Interest rates are lower during economic contractions, but it does not explain the widening credit spread

C There is no correlation between stock prices and the credit spread
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe credit risk and its components, probability of default and loss given default

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 14.