We are still seeing buying of interest-rate-sensitive stocks. Investors believe the U.S. economy is slowing more than they thought and the U.S. may now cut interest rates by more than 100 basis points next year,...

This year’s mild winter, healthier inventory levels and steady climb in interest rates have made for a busier than normal early spring market.

We’re in the range between 50 and 55 (in the ISM index) where the Fed often holds interest rates steady, and with Hurricane Katrina likely impacting the economy, particularly in the South, in September, we...

We’re still getting some mixed data because of the impact of the hurricanes, but the underlying economy still looks healthy, … So I don’t think today’s data change the Fed’s thinking about raising interest rates.

These are generally very good numbers and another sign that the Fed is going to be raising interest rates sooner rather than later.

The same considerations apply to homeowners. All else being equal, interest rates are higher now than they would be were real estate valuations less lofty, and if real estate prices begin to erode, homeowners should...

The bottom line: The strategy of gradually raising interest rates is not over, and unless the economy softens materially, more quarter-point hikes can be expected.

And so then of course, the problem is that now we’re coming to judgment day with interest rates going up a bit. And people are finding themselves unable to afford not only the mortgage, but...

No one expects interest rates to jump higher all of a sudden. They are more likely to rise slowly … but once they do begin to creep up, it is true that will make things...

It’s going to be difficult for stocks in the short run. Now that interest rates have risen, there is going to be tremendous pressure on earnings. Without earnings, there is not going to be a...

He’s likely to make more bullish comments on the economy and deflation. That will put upward pressure on short-term interest rates, which is yen positive.

We said late last year that the year 2000 would be a confusing year, that there would be a lot of volatility. That’s because it’s a transition year and the transition is very simply one...

The BOJ is expected to end its so-called quantitative easing policy of flooding the economy with cash by the end of April. That will put upward pressure on short- term interest rates and reduce liquidity...

There’s no need to cut interest rates to stimulate consumer demand or investment spending.

The functions of credit creation will strengthen amid increasing demand for funds linked to mergers and acquisitions and expectations for higher interest rates.