ABC Corp. has one fixed-rate bond issue outstanding owned by many investors. Industry analysts believe that ABC Corp. has recently become a riskier company due to increased industry competition. Consequently, investors who own bonds issued by ABC Corp. believe that the companys bonds are now riskier.

As a result of the perceived increase in company risk, the bonds:

A	price will likely increase.

B	coupon rate will likely decrease.

C	current yield will likely increase.

D	yield to maturity will likely decrease