Suppose there is a cyber attack on the United States. The hackers manage to steal some wealth from US citizens. They also manage to delete some US companies' Research & Development blueprints, which diminishes the companies' investment opportunities in the future. Which of the following statements about the corporate bond markets is most likely true?

A.

Lower wealth increases bond demand. Fewer investment opportunities increase bond supply. The effect on bond prices is not exactly clear without knowing by how much demand and supply increase exactly.

B.

Lower wealth increases bond demand. Fewer investment opportunities reduce bond supply. So the price of bonds rises.

C.

Lower wealth reduces bond demand. Fewer investment opportunities reduce bond supply. The effect on bond prices is not exactly clear without knowing by how much demand and supply fall exactly.

D.

Lower wealth reduces bond demand. Fewer investment opportunities reduce bond supply. So the price of bonds falls.

E.

Lower wealth reduces bond demand. Fewer investment opportunities increase bond supply. So the price of bonds falls.

F.

Lower wealth reduces bond demand. Fewer investment opportunities reduce bond supply. So the price of bonds rises.