Economics

What Happens To Mortgage Rates When Inflation Goes Up?

Inflation is a self-fulfilling prophecy. The longer it lasts, the more insidious its consequences become, with increased mortgage rates as an unwelcome side effect. Inflation devalues everything denominated in US dollars because it devalues the US dollar. Of course, this includes mortgage-backed securities, so when inflation is prevalent, MBS demand begins to decline. After all, […]

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What Is The Current Gross Domestic Product GDP?

Retail and wholesale trade industries led the increase in private inventory investment. The largest contributor to retail was inventory investment by automobile dealers. Increases in both products and services contributed to the increase in exports. Consumer products, industrial supplies and materials, and foods, feeds, and beverages were the biggest contributions to the growth in goods

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How Would Decreasing Taxes During A Recession Support The Economy?

This audio presentation’s full transcript may be found below. It has not been edited or proofread for readability or accuracy. One of the deadliest phrases in economics is “recession.” A recession is a large drop in overall economic activity that lasts for a long time. During a recession, the unemployment rate often rises while real

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