Sentences with phrase «reserve keeping interest rates low»

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The government beat this projection by nearly $ 1.6 billion — by taking $ 1 billion from reserve, keeping spending levels $ 600 million less than projected, and through $ 335 million of savings from lower than anticipated interest rates on government debt.

Moreover, by keeping short - run interest rates near zero for more than seven years, paying interest on excess reserves (IOER) above the effective fed funds rate, and convincing markets that rates would stay low for a long time (forward guidance), the Fed has increased the reach for yield and appears more interested in priming Wall Street than in letting markets set interest rates and allocate credit.

WIth the large amount of equity you have in your home and the super low interest rates this seems like a viable strategy for you as long as you don't overleverage, keep a reserve fund (it could be the home equity LOC) and find real deals.