Sentences with phrase «if more rate hikes»

This could lead to more demand of what is already an appealing asset class and one to watch if more rate hikes are in store for 2017.

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If the Bank of Canada hikes two more times this year, some households could be renewing at a rate 75 basis points higher than what they previously paid, according to Rob McLister, CEO of intelliMortgage Inc. in Toronto.

More specifically, the «Mad Money» host wants to see if Williams, a non-voting Federal Open Market Committee member who previously talked about having three interest rate hikes this year, will change his view and advocate for four hikes.

And if tomorrow's job report shows no signs of real wage growth (which is what economists predict it won't), the Fed's case for a rate hike will start to look more faith - based than empirically driven.

With respect to interest rates, we continue to see a bifurcation for U.S. rates where shorter - dated yields move higher in response to possibly two or three more Fed rate hikes, while the U.S. Treasury 10 - year yield trades in a 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent range, with a temporary move toward 2 percent possible if geopolitical risks become realities.

If so, then the next hot topic will be when might the second rate hike occur next year and how many more rate hikes might there be.

And as if traders didn't have enough to worry about, the Federal Reserve reiterated on Wednesday its commitment to hiking interest rates at least twice more in 2018.

So if we can expect 3 more quarter - point hikes this year it would seem to make sense to stick to short - term CDs yielding around 2 % now and then look for a longer - term one at around 3.5 % at EOY, especially if one — I am in this camp — thinks that by EOY the odds of recession will have risen enough that further rate hikes in 2019 will be looking doubtful.

Well, trade, geopolitics, rate hikes, those are just some of the stresses being placed on this market resulting in severe volatility and now, some investors are wondering if more choppiness is needed for the bull market to continue.

However, we also recognize that some market participants could be caught out if the Fed uses good economic data to hike rates more than futures markets are predicting.

If the Fed hikes three more times (as planned), higher rates could create additional headwinds for housing with diminished affordability.

Things could get particularly interesting if the Fed follows through with more rate hikes this year.

On the other hand, if the Fed's so - called «dot plot» (a graphic depicting all 16 Federal Open Market Committee members» individual projections of where the policy rate will be) is accurate, there will be 7 more rate hikes, plus the effects of a projected $ 1.25 trillion decrease in the Fed's balance sheet.

Upward pressure on longer - term rates (such as 30 - year fixed mortgage rates) is possible if Yellen's remarks hint that the Fed is considering more frequent rate hikes in the years ahead, Fratantoni adds.

That is, the Fed might hike rates more than three times in 2018 or it might hike rates more rapidly than expected if tax cuts prove to be more stimulative than expected.

The answer to this question may be revealed over the course of this year, if the Fed follows through with two more rate hikes.

The IFS warned that the cut of the top rate could reduce Treasury income by more than # 100 million and, importantly, that measures such as stamp duty hikes and caps on tax relief may not bring in sums Mr Osborne expects.

«Don't get hung up on what interest rates are, especially if we are only talking about a quarter - or half - point hike,» said Golden, noting it is more important that consumers stay focused on keeping their debt - to - income ratio under control.

That means that if more interest rate hikes are expected, or there's uncertainty in Europe, or inflation may be looming, the markets know that already.

If longer term yields stay relatively anchored, two more rate hikes could invert the yield curve by late September.

«We'll probably see somewhat higher rates if not next quarter then probably one more hike later this year,» Jason noted.

If we don't see a corresponding move higher in long - term rates from economic expansion, a few more short - term rate hikes, and we may see an inverted yield curve.

There are a few upsides: First, if buyers know there are more interest rate hikes scheduled for the next couple years, it might be the push they need to buy.

Worse, if you fall behind 60 days or more, the credit card company can hike your interest rate to the «penalty rate,» which increases the amount of interest you owe.

In short, if the Canadian economy continues to meet or beat the BOC's expectations, then more rate hikes are to be expected.

If in the next six to nine months we see a couple more [rate hikes], then that will start to add up.»

If you keep getting in car accidents then insurance companies can most definitely hike up your rates, but if they do it for no reason than they might just be trying to squeeze out a little bit more money from yoIf you keep getting in car accidents then insurance companies can most definitely hike up your rates, but if they do it for no reason than they might just be trying to squeeze out a little bit more money from yoif they do it for no reason than they might just be trying to squeeze out a little bit more money from you.

In the state of Alaska, traffic school is more commonly called defensive driving and can be a great option to avoid expensive insurance rate hikes and points on your record if you are pulled over and get a ticket.

In many states, car insurance companies are not allowed to raise your rates for more than three years if that hike is the result of an accident and you have not been involved in another accident since.

He also stressed on the fact that the car insurance rates would see a hike if... (more) April 20, 2011

If there are more than two claims a year, the third claim (and subsequently thereafter) will automatically have a $ 250 deductible tied to it, and upon renewal, this third claim will be counted towards a possible rate hike.

Before you plead «guilty» or go to court and risk a guilty verdict, talk with your provider about a possible hike in rates; if you're facing an increase, it's time to compare insurance quotes online for a more affordable rate.

Talk with your agent about a possible hike in rates; if you're facing one, it's time to compare insurance quotes online to look for more affordable coverage.

«If inflation continues to trend higher, we may see two or three more rate hikes from the Fed this year, and mortgage rates could follow,» says Kiefer.

... If inflation continues to trend higher, we may see two or three more rate hikes from the Fed this year, and mortgage rates could follow.

With all signs pointing to a record - breaking Spring 2017 for housing, and possibly two to three more interest rate hikes by the Fed this year, it will be interesting to watch closely if homebuyers will keep buying, and if or when their confidence jitters may take over.