Sentences with phrase «future economic activity»

Studies have shown that the overall pattern of interest rate movements can provide an indication of the direction of future economic activity, as well as the markets themselves.

Why do ivory tower academics get into policy positions, in this case assuming that forward rates forecast future economic activity?

Much of the literature about the slope of the yield curve being a reliable predictor of future economic activity originated in the 1980s, but reference to it goes back to economist Rueben Kessel's work in the mid-1960s (Federal Reserve Bank of New York).

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index is an American economic leading indicator intended to forecast future economic activity.

Because yield curves have historically offered good indications for economic changes, reflecting the bond market's consensus opinion of future economic activity, levels of inflation and interest rates, they can help investors make a wide range of financial decisions.

A creation of value should lend itself to future economic activity that would be noticed in GDP, debt, and debt servicing.

A veto of the «hydrofracking moratorium» by Governor Paterson quashes a flawed bill and lets the business community know that NYS officials will wait for the science before making any decisions to cut off future economic activities.

(from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee) Rising levels of student debt aren't just saddling former students with enormous financial burdens, they're also threatening to inhibit those individuals» future economic activities and life choices, according to a new report by Democratic...

With the understanding that the shorter the maturity, the more closely we can expect yields to reflect (and move in lock - step with) the fed funds rate, we can look to points farther out on the yield curve for a market consensus of future economic activity and interest rates.

The bond market is a great predictor of future economic activity and future levels of inflation, both of which directly affect the price of everything from stocks and real estate to household items.