Sentences with phrase «concern of a rise in interest rates»

Keep in mind, that any concern of a rise in interest rates will further add to the slowing down of Buyers entering the home buying Real Estate market.

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The Fed's announcement assuaged investors» concerns about the possibility of accelerated interest - rate increases as rising materials costs for companies have signaled a pickup in inflation.

An abrupt rise in interest rates, concerns about rising inflation, and a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve have created an equity market tantrum that now has the Dow and S&P 500 Index in full correction territory (a correction is a price decline of between 10 % and 20 %).

Precious and Industrial Metals Inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions and interest - rate levels, especially real yields, contributed to a 1.7 % rise in the spot price of gold (to US$ 1,325 per troy ounce), as did swings in the US dollar.1 Gold prices traded within the US$ 1,305 — 1,360 range throughout the period, reached 18 - month highs in March and capped their third straight quarterly gain, a feat not seen since 2011.1 Haven demand was a key support as exchange - traded gold holdings of 2,269 metric tons (mt) neared a five - year high.1 The Fed is widely expected to boost borrowing costs, and investors have been carefully watching the central bank's statements to see whether it targets more rate increases in 2018 than previously projected.

I am also concerned that if interest rates rise, it will keep inventories low for a while country - wide because of «rate lock - in» with people who bought homes at lower rates.

There is no shortage of uncertainty in today's fixed income markets given concerns about rising interest rates, low yields, tight spreads and policy uncertainty.

With economic growth returning to the developed world, the end of years of quantitative easing and easy monetary policy is in view; inflation concerns are reviving, guaranteeing rising interest rates along with tightening liquidity.

The bull market has wobbled a bit in March, as investor unease has risen in the face of unsettling developments in Ukraine and concerns about the prospect of higher interest rates in the U.S. Still, the major market benchmarks managed to show modest gains for the six - week period end March 25th.

Concerns that a possible rise in inflation in the United States could lead the Fed to increase the pace of interest rate hikes has caused nerves on Wall Street, and American investment products that bet against volatility seem to have contributed to Monday's stock rout.

The main contributors remain the same: declining oil and commodity prices, renewed concerns over the pace of expansion in China, and the impact of rising interest rates and a strong dollar on the U.S. economy.

Stock markets are tumbling int he wake of the decision but given the recent strength in equities, in the face of the rising interest rate expectations, we don't expect a serious move lower after the decision, despite the valuation concerns.

Whether you are unsure of the difference between fixed or variable rate terms or concerned about rising interest rates, our Renewal Specialists can explain it all to you in terms that are simple and easy to understand.

If you're still concerned about rising rates, there are short - duration bonds which tend to be less volatile because a rise in interest rates impacts the value of a two - year bond far less than that of a 20 - year bond.

Please note that REITs such as Realty Income may perform poorly in market price when investors are concerned about rising interest rates and / or higher rates of inflation.

However you are young, interest rates are low and there is a concern that there might be a secular rise in inflation of the next number of years.

While not «active» in the strict sense of the word, the model - driven iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF (XSI / TSX) addresses concerns about rising interest rates while still maintaining a suitable yield.

In these cases, the homeowners are typically planning to sell within the next few years, which means they can take advantage of lower interest rates in the short - term without mounting concern over rising rates in the long - terIn these cases, the homeowners are typically planning to sell within the next few years, which means they can take advantage of lower interest rates in the short - term without mounting concern over rising rates in the long - terin the short - term without mounting concern over rising rates in the long - terin the long - term.

Also concerning is the likely performance of Profit and Value in an environment of rising interest rates.

Given rising interest rates generally put pressure on the bonds, and the topic has been concerning for some time now, the S&P 500 Bond Index has already been negative in 4 of the last 6 months.

«In the first quarter survey many real estate professionals expressed concern over five factors that could potentially impact home prices adversely: rising interest rates, expiration of the home buyer tax credit, persistent unemployment, continued foreclosures and the release of shadow inventory held by the banks,» said HomeGain General Manager Louis Cammarosano.

The USD and JPY gained versus most currencies in a flight to perceived safe haven currencies driven by rising concerns about political risk (Brexit, Italian elections, Germany coalition talks) and an aggressive pace of Fed interest - rate hikes combined with signs of moderation in global economic data, albeit from high levels.

Of growing concern, however, is that rapidly rising house prices in these two cities could encourage some households to take on larger mortgages than they can handle when interest rates rise,» added Mr. Guatieri.

The under - performance stemmed from concerns about consumer spending maxing out last year, as well as investor concerns about leverage levels in an environment of rising interest rates.

Furthermore, Mr Trump's success has also increased the prospect of a sharp rise in the base rate of interest by the US Federal Reserve, which should cause concern for investors dealing in dollar - pegged currencies.

«The only concern is rising interest rates,» says Nancy Lulejian Starczyk, immediate past president of the Southland Regional Association of REALTORS ® in California.

Whether you are unsure of the difference between fixed or variable rate terms or concerned about rising interest rates, our Renewal Specialists can explain it all to you in terms that are simple and easy to understand.

Approximately half of Americans recently surveyed by Bankrate are concerned about rising interest rates in the months to come.