Required rate of return (RRR) gives investors a benchmark to determine the minimum acceptable return on an investment considering the risk involved. By calculating RRR, investors can assess whether an ...

About 4 months ago, I argued it was among the worst times to invest in non-investment grade debts, like those held in PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund in 3 decades. Now, I see an improved return/risk profile ...

The Federal Reserve's policy rate is a long way from its lowest point, but markets remain concerned about a return to zero interest rates, according to findings from the Federal Reserve Banks of New ...

High inflation is more than a tax on everyday spending, it also impacts longer run costs through higher interest rates. Chart 1 shows the relationship between inflation (blue line), interest rates ...

In traditional finance, the "risk-free rate,” the interest rate an investor can expect to earn on an investment that carries zero risk, serves as a fundamental benchmark for all investment decisions.

Higher interest rates were good news in 2023 for savers who were able to earn the best rates on their cash in years. Even with the possibility of looming rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, 2024 still ...

Due to high inflation, the Federal Reserve quickly started raising interest rates in 2022 and has kept them at elevated levels recently. By making it more expensive to borrow money, the Fed hopes to ...

Following the news and watching the markets has been a rollercoaster as of late. With the US economy slowing down and analysts warning of an impending recession, everyone in the financial sector has ...

Returns from the Treasury market are growing more attractive with yields hovering near 5%, the highest since 2007. Investors can purchase these nearly risk-free assets directly from the government, ...

What is a good return for your portfolio? If a bond portfolio generated a 4% return over the past year, it could be considered a pretty decent return. However, investors who prioritized high-growth ...