Interest Rates

Remember This, and You’ll Never Fear the Fed Again

As I’ve said before, it’s not that the Fed’s rate hikes are irrelevant; it’s that the trend is what matters, and there’s no question that the interest rate trend of the last few months has been up.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for Stocks?

What do higher interest rates mean for stocks? It's time to be cautious. However, here are several strategies to profit from the trend.

What do Higher Interest Rates Mean for My Savings?

Rising interest rates mean higher savings account yields on the horizon. Here's what you need to know.

Why Are Interest Rates Rising?

Rising interest rates can be attributed to the actions of one central bank, but there are other causes and effects to be considered, as well.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for Home Prices?

Home prices are in view ahead of today's unprecedented 75 basis-point interest rate hike. What do higher interest rates mean for home prices?

Can Rising Mortgage Interest Rates Cause a Housing Market Crash?

A stagnating real economy likely won't be enough for a housing market crash to occur. We're more likely experiencing a cyclical downturn.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for My Student Loan?

If you're wondering what do higher interest rates mean for my student loans, the answer is it will make variable-rate loans more expensive.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for Stocks?

What do higher interest rates mean for stocks? It's time to be cautious. However, here are several strategies to profit from the trend.

You May Already Own This Powerful Investment

To say inflation is really hot right now is an understatement at best. The abhorred “i” word is plastered all over news sites, TV screens, alerts we get on our smartphones. We’re paying more for gas, groceries, and just about everything else.

Midday Market Update: Why Are Stocks Up Today?

The stock market is up slightly today and we're going over what's happening with shares in our midday market update for Thursday!

5 Stock Winners (and Losers) When the Fed Raises Rates

Interest rate raises are on the way from the Federal Reserve and when that happens the stock market will react with new winners and losers.

Market Update: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

Stocks are down with the market taking a beating today and we are diving into why that's happening in our market update for Thursday!

Interest Rate Hikes 2022: How Many the Pros Are Predicting for This Year

Interest rate hikes in 2022 are happening and experts are weighing in on how many they expect from the Federal Reserve this year.

Using Nike to Increase Our Focus on Consumer Stocks

Even with all the trade volatility, we're recommending a bullish trade on Nike (NYSE:NKE) because consumer stocks are still looking good.

The Rising Dollar Could Hurt This Global Restaurant Owner

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN), owner of the Applebee's and IHOP franchises.

Take Big Profits When this Financial ETF Retests Support

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLF).

Gold is Pushing $1,400 and You Can Profit With This Trade

This morning, I am recommending a bullish trade on Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD), the gold, silver and copper miner.