Sentences with phrase «modest interest rate increases»

We think it's realistic to expect further gains in global stocks and modest interest rate increases, along with more volatility.

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All told, we see another coupon - driven year for high yield with total returns of about 6 % possible as spreads tighten in line with anticipated modest increases in interest rates.

The benefits of a strong economy are more important than the negative impact from modest increases in interest rates.»

Profits after interest have tended to decline over the past couple of years, reflecting the impact of the 1994 interest rate increases and a tendency for corporate leverage to increase, but they remain at high levels compared with historical averages; they can be expected to receive a further modest boost as interest - rate reductions in the second half of last year begin to feed through into profit results.

Gross expects the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates by another three - quarters of a point, increasing the odds of a modest economic recovery by year - end — and boosting the bond market.

The CollegeWealth program has the same tax savings for up to $ 4,000 per year (increasing your VA tax refund by $ 230) as the other plans, and the bank accounts pay a modest interest rate.

That said, I only expect modest increases in inflation and interest rates because I am sympathetic to the argument that both will be capped somewhat by structural forces, including technology, globalization, demographics, and high debt levels.

«Again just a modest increase in interest rates in Toronto and Vancouver is a concern for most buyers.»

That's why investors who are still many years from retirement should welcome a modest increase in interest rates: it would cause some short - term pain, but it would also mean higher bond returns over the long term.

A modest rate of inflation will almost always lead to low interest rates, while concerns about rising inflation normally cause interest rates to increase.

It's more difficult to predict the lifetime cost of a HELOC if the rate is adjustable and the amount you owe on it varies, but this adjustable mortgage calculator figures that with steady, modest interest increases, a 10 - year, $ 50,000 HELOC could cost $ 14,000 in interest.

Tightened mortgage regulations and lending guidelines are also expected to increase capital costs for lenders, resulting in modest increases in mortgage interest rates in the New Year.

The reality is there is little room for interest rates to decrease and even a modest rate increase will drive up mortgage payments significantly.

Modest home price and interest rate increases resulted in a slight drop in nationwide housing affordability in the third quarter of 2015, according to the National Association of Home Builders / Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).

So long as interest rates remain at record lows (thank you Brexit) and supply remains low, we again expect modest price increases into the 3rd quarter of 2016.