Bonds

The value of bonds in the secondary market moves up and down with the movement of interest rates. Explain why this occurs in your own words and with a calculated example.

Research recent trends in bond valuations over the last two years and explain your findings.

If you held many bonds and interest rates were falling, would you be better off to be invested in a long term portfolio or a short term securities? Thoroughly explain your choice.

We know that bond values are impacted by changes in interest rates; how are interest rates affected by economic and/or money supply growth? Can the price of oil affect interest rates?