An increase in the demand for bonds A) an increase in both the interest rate and the exchange rate. In a recession, when income and wealth are falling, the demand for bonds falls, i.e., the demand curve shifts to the left. Consequently, the demand for bonds decreases because investors seek investments that provide better protection against inflation. The demand for bonds increases, which increases the price of bonds. As bond prices increase, the interest rate decreases. Both reduced demand and increased supply leads to a decrease in bond prices, that is, an increase in bond yields. A demand for any particular bond will be 0 if its price is above the present value and infinity if it's below. An increase in the volatility and decrease in acceptance of Gold, thus making bonds more attractive, would likely have what effect on interest rates for bonds? When the Fed buys bonds, it increases the demand for bonds, which pushes: A) up the price of bonds, thus raising the interest rate.