Interest rates have been sliding for seven centuries. Dive into the historical forces driving this trend and examine whether the recent interest rate spike is just a blip on the radar.Topics covered include:How the supply of savings and the demand to borrow impact interest ratesWhy have interest rates been falling for over 700 years, and what might have changed recently to propel rates higherHow lower rates have helped households increase their net worth and reduce their financial vulnerabilityWhat are some lower-risk ways to take advantage of higher interest ratesSponsorsMoney Pickle – Schedule a free 45-minute video chat with a vetted financial advisor and ask them anything about your financial situation. Go here to schedule your free session.LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn JobsInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesThe Price of Money Is Going Up, and It’s Not Because of the Fed by Jamie Rush, Martin Ademmer, Maeva Cousin, Tom Orlik, and Rich Miller—BloombergSecular stagnation is not over by Olivier Blanchard—Peterson Institute for International EconomicsA big problem looming for bond markets by TOMASZ WIELADEK—The Financial TimesEight centuries of global real interest rates - Paul Schmelzing - Bank of EnglandChanges in U.S. Family Finances from 2019 to 2022—The Federal ReserveA Complete Guide to Investing in I Bonds and TIPSRelated Episodes448: Where Are Interest Rates Headed Next? Insights from the Jackson Hole Symposium450: How Higher Interest Rates Alter Our Financial Blueprint452: Beyond Stocks: The Allure and Strategy of Credit InvestmentsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Price of Money - 700 Years of Falling, Can Interest Rates Keep Rising?

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