Steeper Yield Curve And BDCs: This Is What You Have To Know
The past couple of months, which include the steepening of the yield curve, have been positive for BDCs. Check out what ...
Charting the Global Economy: Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to the highest level since 2008 and took a more bullish view on the strength of ...
High Interest Rates Are Hammering Investors. What Lies Ahead Could Be Worse.
Rising rates would be bad news for bondholders and borrowers of all stripes, particularly the U.S. government. They cast a ...
What To Expect From The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision Next Week
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as officials wait for more data that ...
What's Smarter in 2025: Short-Term or Long-Term CDs?
It's tricky to decide the optimal CD duration in light of Fed moves that are possible, but not certain. Should you lock in for months, or for years? Here's what to consider.
How Bank Of Japan's Shift From Historically Low Interest Rates Impacts US Markets: Higher Yields, Less Liquidity, Market Uncertainty And More
The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, marking a 17-year high of 0.50%. This move signifies the end ...
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January Charts of Interest: Presidential Stock Market Scorecard
U.S. investors looking at global index funds might start singing the 1985 song referenced above. American stocks now account for three-quarters of the MSCI World index’s allocation. Topdown Charts’ ...
Inflation Calculator: See How Much Inflation Is Costing You
Use this inflation calculator to see how prices are changing: Inflation is the loss of purchasing power over time as prices rise. It is often expressed as a percentage and generally refers to a trend ...
Intercontinental Exchange: Why The Rates Market Matters
Intercontinental Exchange's Q3 results were mixed with GAAP EPS missing estimates. Click here to read an analysis of ICE ...
Here's When the Fed Is Likely to Cut Interest Rates Again, and What It Means for Stocks
Since the FOMC is responsible for setting interest rate policy at the Fed, Wall Street watches each SEP very closely. In the September SEP, the FOMC forecast five potential interest rate cuts in 2025, ...