there is negative relationship between interest rate and investments means that as interest rate falls investment rises.And the opposite is true when interest rate rises.
Real interest rate helps to determine the trend of investment in an economy. When the interest rates are high, borrowing becomes quite expensive for the investors so they make less real investment. The high interest rates make it difficult to cover their expenditure because their products becomes less competitive in both the domestic and international market.
On the other hand, if the interest rate is low, more and more investment take place in the economy which result in more production, more employment opportunities and increase in the potential GDP. Thus the real interest rate through their effect on investment improves growth and future living standards of a nation.
If you are investing in a savings bond, you wish for it to have a high rate of interest. If you are selling savings bonds, you wish it to be at a low rate of interest.
The average interest rate on savings accounts is 3.5 to 4%
The average savings interest rate in banks is 3.5 to 4%
WaMu is the best provider of High Interest Rate Savings Accounts.
You could get the calculation of your interest rate in your savings account online. They have calculators online that can help you find your interest rate.
The interest rate on savings is very similar around the country. In Boston the interest rate is .89%
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The current HYSA interest rate for savings accounts is around 0.5 to 1.0 annually.
When interest rates increases currency value appreciates while when interest rate decreases so the currency rates depreciates
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The difference between APY and interest rate is that APY (Annual Percentage Yield) takes into account compound interest, while the interest rate does not. APY reflects the total amount of interest earned on an investment or savings account over a year, including the effect of compounding.
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