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Rising Rate’s Effect On The Markets
February 23, 2018
With rates on the rise, we update our annual look at market performance under several inflation/deflation scenarios.
With rates on the rise, we update our annual look at market performance under several inflation/deflation scenarios.
There are two ways to look at inflation - actual inflation, which is a backward-looking measure of what actually happened, and inflation expectations, a forward-looking measure of what the market expects to happen.
Central banks are tightening on average for the first time since late 2008, finishing the longest easing cycle on record of 108 consecutive months to close December 2017.
As yields approach 3%, the chorus of bond bears grows.
Here you will find additional stories that we consider the most interesting and relevant of the day from major financial publications.
The spread between U.S. and Canadian 10-year notes has swiftly widened since the tumult of early February.
The recent bear slide through this month (February 2018) has been the calmest on record.
Landlocked Canadian producers risk being left behind as the U.S. energy industry makes exports a bigger priority.
Recent market turmoil has led to a swift retreat from these ETFs, especially high yield.
The market is still pricing in a 100% chance the Fed hikes to 1.50% to 1.75% at the March 21 meeting.
The Financial Times – Rising tide of debt to hit rich countries’ budgets, warns OECD Developed nations face a rising tide of government debt that poses “a significant challenge” to budgets as interest rates increase around the world, the OECD has warned. Low interest rates have helped sustain high levels of government debt and persistent… Continue reading The OECD Warns On Government Debt As Yields Rise