Long-term rates are rising, with implications for equity financing costs

From Investing.com: 2024-12-30 02:40:00

This week, the focus will be on the Report on Friday, January 3. Early housing data and continuing jobless claims will also be released, with last week’s claims at 1.91 million. Equities saw a late-day rally last Friday, with tech giants like Nvidia and Apple contributing to losses. S&P 500 Futures show a sharp decline in BTIC total return futures contracts. Interest rates are rising, with the yield hitting 4.82%, and the yield curve steepening. Historical parallels to the 1960s suggest challenging market conditions may arise. Forward-looking contracts imply a rise in rates, impacting equity financing costs.

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