If an issuer’s bond rating is downgraded from 'A' to 'BBB', what is the likely impact?

1. AThe issuer will default
2. BBond prices will rise
3. CThe bonds will become tax-exempt
4. DThe issuer will pay a higher yield on future issues✓ Correct answer

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