«Many of the investors joining the dividend stampede appear to be
motivated by the low interest rates mandated by the Federal Reserve, which have led to a yield famine among traditional income investments like bonds, certificates of deposit and money - market funds,» Zweig writes, adding that others may be chasing performance, since high - yield stocks fared well last year.
The market strength continued from the last half of 2009 as buyers were
motivated by low interest rates and a desire to beat the HST.
In British Columbia, where high housing prices have kept some buyers out of the market in recent years, 92 per cent of potential first - time buyers are now
motivated by low interest rates and 96 per cent say lower home prices are likely to prompt them to buy.
Not exact matches
According to the national survey, home ownership remains important to 96 percent of Americans, especially among women and Generations X and Y. Prospective buyers also said they are
motivated by historically
low interest rates and attractive home prices in many markets.
According to the national survey, home ownership remains important to 96 % of Americans, especially among women and Generations X and Y. Prospective buyers also said they are
motivated by historically
low interest rates and attractive home prices in many markets.
Canadians who are considering purchasing their first home are primarily
motivated by lower home prices and very
low interest rates, but some require confidence in the economy and their employment prospects before they will enter the market, says a report
by Royal LePage.