Inflation is an economic concept that is discussed often, but it can be difficult to understand. What is the inflation-interest rate connection? What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and how does the Fed’s inflation target affect interest rates? What are the risks of inflation and how can savers protect themselves? This article will answer...
Long Term Interest Rate Outlook – Opposing Views
Casey Fleming / October 5, 2016 I write about interest rates a lot, because folks seem to want to know. In my experience, it’s not hard to be right most of the time when projecting out, say, 24 hours or so. Beyond that things get quite murky. We still try, but really who knows? So...