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Refinancing Student Loans: Fixed vs Variable Rates

Refinancing Student Loans: Fixed vs Variable Rates Introduction Refinancing student loans can be a smart way to save money, reduce monthly payments, and gain control over your financial future. One of the biggest decisions you will face when you refinance is whether to choose a fixed interest rate or a

What Is a Basis Swap in Interest-Rate Markets?

Introduction In the world of fixed-income trading and corporate treasury management, interest-rate derivatives are indispensable tools for shaping cash-flow profiles and managing exposure to market volatility. Among these instruments, the basis swap plays a specialized but crucial role. While plain-vanilla interest-rate swaps exchange a fixed rate for a floating rate,

How Interest Rates Influence Stock and Bond Prices

Introduction: Why Interest Rates Matter Interest rates sit at the center of modern finance, guiding the cost of borrowing, the return on savings, and the valuation of virtually every asset class. When the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, or any other monetary authority adjusts its policy rate, ripples spread through

Global Interest Rate Cycles and Cryptocurrency Prices: Macro Factors Every Investor Should Monitor

Introduction: Why Macro Matters in Crypto For many retail traders, the cryptocurrency market appears to be an island powered purely by technological breakthroughs and community sentiment. In reality, digital assets float on the same ocean of global liquidity that drives stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities. When central banks shift