Posts Tagged ‘interest rates rising’

Exit, Stage Right ““ Fed to Stop Bond Buying, Uncharted Waters Ahead

Exit, Stage Right

The Fed has unquestionably made it clear that quantitative easing is coming in for a landing, so get ready everyone. Buckle your seat belts because we're going to experience some turmoil ahead.... (Continue reading)

Interest Rates Play Havoc with Banks, Bonds and Borrowers

Interest Rates Play Havoc with Banks, Bonds and Borrowers

Long-term interest rates rising means different things to different people, but none of it's good. Higher long-term rates makes it much more expensive for state and local governments to borrow money, and you can probably guess how that would... (Continue reading)