Bond ratings by ______ are often interpreted as an indication of the likelihood of default by the issuer.
A) Standard & Poor's Corporation
B) Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
C) Standard & Poor's and Moody's
D) Dow Jones Inc.

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Both Standard & Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investors Service, Inc. provide bond ratings, and their ratings are commonly used as an indication of the issuer's likelihood of default. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it includes both Standard & Poor's and Moody's. Dow Jones Inc. is not involved in bond ratings.

Bond Ratings by ______ Are Often Interpreted as an Indication