The impact of changes in interest rates on investments
What would it mean for the Fed to lower rates below zero? A negative interest rate means banks would pay a small amount of money each month to park some of their money at the Fed – a reversal of As interest rates are on the rise, how should investors react? We look at how rising rates affect bond prices and what changes, if any, investors should make to their portfolios. Investing. Home Equity Insurance 5 ways the Fed’s interest rate decisions impact you. Sarah Foster @ according to Bankrate data that tracked rate changes between Sept. 4 and Dec. 18.