Where are interest rates headed? While we often see opinions about interest rates given by various commentators, I think the most telling indication is often that of th... Continue reading
The Federal Reserve (this is taken from the Mises YouTube channel) Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson understood "The Monster". But to most Americans toda... Continue reading
Best deposit rates in Ireland November 2009 The lenders offering the best deposit rates are listed below with the highest in each category being the one we have shown. Best dem... Continue reading
‘Fix or forever hold your tongue!’, A floor on Rates (with a rise likely!) Rates likely to rise as per AIB's statement, and PTsbs actions, what we are trying to tell everybody, in clear English is this: 'If you... Continue reading
Understanding why mortgage rates MUST rise. We have been saying for some time that interest rates on mortgages must rise, you can look at supply and demand, or you can look at the... Continue reading
Get ahead of the curve on fixed rates… Oops! Too late! We have been touting fixed rates for quite some time on the basis that people needed to fix at the time rates were heading for historic... Continue reading
Current account interest rates are set to drop Banks have a pool of money called 'zero rated funds', this is the money that they hold for which they are paying no interest. Lots of c... Continue reading
The lower rates go, the worse it gets (for some) There are winners and losers in every rate cut, so literally somebody, somewhere loses out every time, this can be the bank, a borrower... Continue reading
Why aren’t mortgages MORE expensive? In looking at any product or service you will often hear people mention 'supply and demand', it is one of the foundations of Microecono... Continue reading
Best deposit rates in the Irish market April 2009 Here is a list of the deposit products in Ireland with the highest interest rates at present. Demand account: Anglo premium demand 4.7... Continue reading