Search Results for: yield curve

What is the yield curve (and why does it matter)?

As jargon goes, ā€œyield curveā€ is one of the worst offenders. However, when you look closely at how interest rates work, itā€™s easy to understand why the yield curve is important, and why many traders and investors use it to help forecast whatā€™s ahead for markets and the economy.

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11.15.2024

What is “the economy”?

In this article, weā€™ll look at the different parts that make up the broader economy as we know it, as well as our favorite indicators to watch when evaluating how strong the economy is each month.

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07.15.2023

What Really Happens at The Fed

One of the most common misconceptions about money is that the Federal Reserve (or Fed) simply ā€œsetsā€ interest rates. In reality, the Fed has a dual mandate to keep inflation in check while maintaining a strong labor market.

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09.19.2023

Why cash matters to your portfolio

We tend to think of cash in practical terms, as the money we spend every day. But cash can also play a powerful role in an investment portfolio. In many ways, cash represents opportunity. In this article, weā€™ll cover what cash is, why itā€™s important, how cash equivalents work, and the role a cash allocation plays in your financial plan.

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03.30.2023

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