While rate hikes are imminent in the short term, historical data shows that real interest rates tend to decline after pandemics for nearly 40 years.
Broadly speaking, Fed tapering is the reversal of quantitative easing. We show the history of Federal Reserve bond tapering and how it works.
Is inflation here to stay? Here are four investment strategies to keep in mind when prices are rising—and the data behind why they work.
Treasury yields have climbed to pre-pandemic levels. Here's why they are important, and which investments may go up or down as yields rise.
Are short-term interest rates rising or falling around the world? In this infographic we show interest rates by country in 2021.
Who were the big winners of 2020? We rank the S&P performance of 11 sectors—and provide possible explanations on why the market had a strong year.
How long could U.S. interest rates hover near zero? This 200-year chart puts rates into context, as the Federal Reserve projects no change until 2023.
Which countries have the highest macroeconomic risk? This macroeconomic risk map shows how countries are positioned going forward in 2020.