The price of money and the money market: a few notes
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1A rate as the price of time
In its simplest sense, an interest rate is the price we pay for having money available today rather than later. When that price changes, so do companies’ views on when, and on what terms, to borrow.
2Where a change shows first
A shift in expectations often appears on the money market before it appears anywhere else. Short-term loans and bonds close to maturity tend to react, although the timing and size of the reaction can differ widely between issuers.
3Why equity indices react to rates too
At a higher rate, a company’s future earnings are usually worth less today. How strongly that shows in share prices depends on many other factors, and past behaviour may not be a guide to the future.
4What it means for our view
We watch how quickly rate changes reach the terms on which companies borrow. This is an observation, not a forecast: markets can behave differently from what reasoning like this suggests.
This is not investment advice.
This is not investment advice.The article expresses the author's opinion and is for information only. Past market developments and performance are not a guarantee of future returns. Investment is open to qualified investors only.