Which of the following is likely to be a primary financial market transaction?

A. You cash the check your grandmother sent you for your birthday.
B. A city issues bonds to finance new road construction.
C. You call a broker and purchase bonds for your retirement fund.
D. A supermarket needs to borrow the funds for a second location and takes out a loan from a commercial bank to pay for it.


Answer: B

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