Epsiode 51: What Does A 4% 10-Year yield Mean For your Money?

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ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks about what is happening in the government securities markets. Yields are approaching 5% in short maturities and 4% in the longer dated securities. Higher yields mean "possible" tough sledding ahead for equity markets given the fact that risk free rates are providing higher returns. The equity market now has to provide an excess return above 4%-5% to compete against fixed income. Jerome Powell is testifying on the Hill in March and the Fed remains relaint on government data. Time will tell who wins out, but on ething is for sure, savers are now being rewarded.

What higher rates mean? (1:54)

Yield curve! (