Financial markets—specifically derivatives—contain information about the range of probable future short-term interest rates.

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Interest rates are lower when there's a greater supply of money so borrowing becomes cheaper. However, interest rates are higher when the money supply is tighter, making debt more expensive to hold.

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Stagflation was a major issue for the U.S. economy in the 1970s, when unemployment rates and inflation both rose as the country grappled with the costly Vietnam War and the loss of manufacturing jobs.

Then there are interest rates, which at current levels would add thousands of dollars a month to their housing costs. And the fact is, there are very few places even available to buy right now.

Ivanna Hampton: Fed Chair Jerome Powell says high uncertainty is behind the move to keep interest rates where they are. Still, he stressed at the Fed’s March meeting that the economy is still solid.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages The type of mortgage that could be most directly affected by a recession is one that’s an adjustable-rate. An adjustable-rate mortgage has a variable interest rate.

Rising interest rates have become a hot topic, and for good reason. They influence everything from mortgage rates to credit cards — but they also have a significant impact on retirement savings.

The impact on retirement savings Bond values decline When interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds tends to fall. This happens because newer bonds offer higher yields, making older, lower ...