The Money Farm Team

Why Do High Interest Rates Reduce Inflation?

Interest rates are its primary weapon in the fight against inflation. According to Yiming Ma, an assistant finance professor at Columbia University Business School, the Fed does this by determining the short-term borrowing rate for commercial banks, which subsequently pass those rates on to consumers and companies. This increased rate affects the interest you pay

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What Are Carbon Futures?

Many countries and regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe, have introduced emission trading systems (ETS) to assist them reach climate targets, but these markets are still fragmented, with varying pricing levels. The new contract will be based on ICE’s exciting Global Carbon Futures Index, which incorporates a basket of global carbon prices from Europe’s

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What Should You Do With Your 401k In A Recession?

To safeguard your 401(k) from a stock market disaster while simultaneously increasing profits, you’ll need to choose the correct asset allocation. You understand as an investor that stocks are inherently risky and, as a result, offer larger returns than other investments. Bonds, on the other hand, are less risky investments that often yield lower yields.

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