By • Thursday, February 19, 2015
Interest rates in the U.S. economy have been remarkably low since 2007. We’re now hearing many analysts and pundits suggesting they will rise sometime this year. Unfortunately, there isn’t an exact time given, but when we look to the Federal Reserve, it seems very adamant about it, too.
Officials at the Federal Reserve are continuously warning that higher interest rates are coming. The most recent example would be the comment from the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Loretta J. Mester. Regarding raising interest rates, she said, “I want June to be a viable option.”(1)
If the Federal Reserve does go ahead with an interest rate increase, there will be major consequences. (And this will only lead to good news for gold and gold-related investments. But more on that and the $563-trillion threat that’s positive for gold shortly…)
U.S. Bond Yields Heading Upward
Looking at the bond market, it doesn’t look like its ready for a hike in interest rates. In fact, it is doing the complete opposite—bond yields are declining, suggesting interest rates will remain low or go down even further. Please look at the chart of the U.S. 30-year bond yield below.
Continue reading at Profit Confidential
