Sentences with phrase «normal interest rate policy»

Though the Fed is moving towards a more normal interest rate policy with a taper of stimulative bond buying, the nation has been enveloped in what is affectionately known as ZIRP (Zero interest rate policy) for many years now.

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«One specific consequence would be that even extraordinarily low policy interest rates could prove to be less stimulative than in normal circumstances,» Poloz said.

She stated repeatedly Wednesday that her march to a more normal interest - rate setting will be «gradual,» and that she likely will stop well short of the rate that traditionally has been associated with a neutral policy rate.

Thus, even though the Fed has now restored the funds rate to a relatively normal level of 4.5 per cent, world policy interest rates on average remain well below normal.

Policy makers also are worried that a decade of ultra-low borrowing costs has made Canadians extra-sensitive to interest - rate increases, which could force the central bank to take a slower path back to normal.

Instead of forcing a reluctant public to spend on the premise of substitution effect, a more normal rates regime would likely be effective to induce higher investment by aligning policy with the public's interest to meet future obligations.

Has the current, prolonged period of unchanged FED policy rate of 0 % conditioned investors to think this level of interest rates is the new normal?

However, while a whole life policy offers dividends that can grow above and beyond a normal interest rate, a universal life policy will only pay a set amount of interest each year.

For example, if a «normal» level of short - term interest rates is 4 % and investors expect 3 - 4 more years of zero interest rate policy, it's reasonable for stock prices to be valued today at levels that are about 12 - 16 % above historically normal valuations (3 - 4 years x 4 %).

At its Federal Open Market Committee meeting this month, the Fed telegraphed that it is preparing to raise interest rates to what we consider a more normal level after many years of ultra-accommodative monetary policy.

However, the worldwide «new normal» monetary policy of ultra-low or even negative interest rates and massive liquidity injections into the financial system has parched savers of yield.

We live in a low - yield environment spawned by a «new normal» of worldwide monetary policy focused on stimulating with ultra-low or even negative interest rates and massive liquidity injections into the financial system.

However, while a whole life policy offers dividends that can grow above and beyond a normal interest rate, a universal life policy will only pay a set amount of interest each year.

However, the worldwide «new normal» monetary policy of ultra-low or even negative interest rates and massive liquidity injections into the financial system has parched savers of yield (income).

However, while a whole life policy offers dividends that can grow above and beyond a normal interest rate, a universal life policy will only pay a set amount of interest each year.

In the current low interest rate environment, investors will be willing to pay more than normal for a policy because they can tolerate lower returns.