1.   Falling interest rates make the fixed payoff on bonds more appealing.

2.   Higher inflation or interest rates would make the fixed payoff on bonds less attractive, forcing down prices to improve the yield.

3.   In addition to fueling new business activity, falling interest rates make the fixed payoff on bonds more appealing.

4.   Inflation makes the fixed payoff on bonds less attractive to investors.

5.   Rising inflation or interest rates can make the fixed payoff on bonds less attractive, pushing down prices to improve the yield.

6.   Rising inflation or interest rates hurts bond prices by making their fixed payoff less attractive.

7.   Rising interest rates and inflation make the fixed payoff on bonds less appealing.

8.   Stock investors fear that higher interest rates will hurt company profits, making the fixed payoff on bonds more appealing.