Why would longer term bonds be most at risk

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A column in the Wall Street Journal warns: "Be wary of long-term bonds.

We run the risk of inflation in due course. Longer-term bonds are most at risk." What effect would an increase in expected inflation have on bond prices? Why would longer-term bonds be most at risk?

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