Stock prices may rise from a reduction in interest rates because:

A. financial market participants are less optimistic about future earnings.
B. stockholders will expect lower future earnings.
C. the present value of future earnings will decrease.
D. consumer and business confidence about future growth improves.


Answer: D

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