Why the bond market is flexing its muscles, and why everyone needs to care
The bond market is one of the few forces in the world strong enough to get politicians to snap to attention. It also helps dictate how much ordinary people have to pay on their mortgages and car loans, as well as how much they earn from their savings accounts and 401(k) plans.
TL;DR
- The bond market commands the attention of politicians.
- It dictates mortgage and car loan interest rates for individuals.
- It affects earnings from savings accounts and 401(k) plans.