And while an increase in rates reflects overall confidence in the national economy, this trend seems to represent a closing window on
the historically low interest rate environment.
Even a +100 bps hike will still keep us in
a historically low interest rate environment.
Given that the U.S. economy has been in
a historically low interest rate environment for the last several years and current rates have nowhere to go but up, variable interest rate loans are likely to increase significantly in cost in the coming years.
But what many don't realize is students who took out loans between 2006 and 2013 may be able to substantially lower the interest rate on those loans if they have good credit and refinance their loans during today's
historically low interest rate environment.
One of the great drawbacks of
this historically low interest rate environment we're in is that it's darn difficult to get anything close to a decent return on your cash nowadays.
In
this historically low interest rate environment in the U.S., stocks have been yielding more bonds.
So, what does this all mean in the context of today's
historically low interest rate environment?
We also believe that
the historically low interest rate environment may not last much longer.
Not exact matches
«There may be greater value creation potential in adding leverage,» given the
historically low interest -
rate environment, Devine said on the call.
We continue to have a very positive fundamental intermediate - term view, but believe (1) the improved economic data, (2) fear of higher
interest rates, (3) a less dovish Fed, (4)
historically low volatility, and extreme overbought condition creates an
environment ripe for a correction.
«It's important to note that the United States is still
historically in a very
low interest -
rate environment, and frankly, keeping
rates close to zero for a prolonged period really isn't healthy.
Auto loan
rates are at
historically low levels as a result of an overall
low interest rate environment.
Despite the
low inflation and rising
interest -
rate predictions, we're still in a
historically low interest -
rate environment.
But with
rates continuing to hover at
historically low levels, the current
interest rate environment is still ripe for homeowners to tap into their home equity with a reverse mortgage — but it won't last forever.
For home buyers this means they can still expect the
low interest rate environment we've become accustomed to throughout 2016, but don't hold out for a dip in
rates below the
historically low levels that we experienced in 2015.
The Fund's dividend adjustment reflects the current
environment of
historically low interest rates and reduced yields available in government bonds.
We are prepared — and would find it encouraging — to see the broader bond market
environment shift from one of fear and
historically low yields to one of renewed growth and potentially rising
interest rates.
For the year 2016, Mutual Trust Life Insurance Company continued to experience positive financials, with a 16 percent increase in sales, and continuation of its dividend scale — even considering the
historically low -
interest rate environment in the United States.