According to an article in the Economist about interest rates on European government bonds in2016, investors were concernedthat,

"European equities are almost20% below their levels of a yearago; commodities have plunged inprice; the default rates on corporate bonds are rising"

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"Why Investors Buy Bonds with Negative Yields,Economist, February9, 2016.

What is the most likely impact on European government bonds as a result of the factors listed in thearticle?

B.

The demand for government bonds increased.

C.

The interest rates on government bonds increased.

D.

The demand for government bonds decreased.