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Effect of Economic Data on Rates
The number of + symbols indicate the potential
effect on interest rates.
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+ |
minimal effect |
|
+++++ |
maximal effect |
| economic event |
Effect on
Interest Rates |
Significance of event |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rises |
+++++ |
Indicates rising inflation. |
| Dollar rises |
+ |
Imports cost less indicates falling
inflation. |
| Durable Goods Orders Increase |
+++ |
Indicates expanding economy |
| Gross Domestic Product Increases |
+++++ |
Indicates strong economy |
| Home sales increase |
+++ |
Indicates strong economy |
| Housing Starts Rise |
+++ |
Indicates strong economy |
| Industrial Production Rises |
+++ |
Indicates strong economy |
| Business Inventories Rise |
+++ |
Indicates weak economy |
| Leading Indicators (LEI) Increase |
+++ |
Indicates strong economy |
| Personal Income Rises |
+ |
Indicates rising inflation |
| Personal Spending Rises |
+ |
Indicates rising inflation |
| Producer Price Index Rises |
+++++ |
Indicates rising inflation |
| Retail Sales Increase |
++ |
Indicates strong economy |
| Treasury auction has high demand |
+ |
High demand leads to lower rates |
| Unemployment Rises |
+++++ |
Indicates weak economy |
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