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How Does Interest Rate Hike Affect Stocks

The Federal Reserve’s announcement that it would begin to reduce its asset purchases, also known as Quantitative Easing (QE), sent stocks tumbling in late 2013. The markets had become addicted to the Fed’s easy money and many investors feared that the end of QE would mean the end of the bull market. So, does a […]

Do Bank Stocks Go Up When Interest Rates Rise

Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? This is a question that has been debated by investors for many years. The answer is not a simple one, as it depends on a variety of factors. However, in general, bank stocks tend to rise when interest rates increase. There are a few reasons for […]