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Negative/Zero Yields for Short-Term Treasuries

Investors Pay the Government to Hold Their Debt?

For the first time in seven decades,Treasury bills are paying no interest while stocks continue to appreciate -- a divergence in US financial markets that might be perilous if Fed Chairman Ben more ...

4th Quarter Economic and Market Outlook

recovery, interest rates, inflation, Muni bonds, global perspective & more

Here is our monthly perspective on events and trends affecting the economy, the financial markets, and investment management. First, let's take a look at an interesting chart and commentary from Morgan Stanley's chief European market strategist, Mr. Teun Draaisma, as to how much further the stock market could rally. We'll take a more ...

Rule of 72 - Rule of Thumb

Albert Einstein called compound interest the 8th Wonder of the World, but a high rate of interest can work for you or against you. When you invest, it works for you. When you borrow, it works against you.

The Rule of 72 is a simplified way to determine how long an investment will take to double, given a fixed annual rate of interest. By dividing 72 by the annual rate of return, investors can get a rough estimate of how many years it will take for the more ...

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