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Where Are Interest Rates Headed?
Interest rates tend to have an impact on everyday life, from savings rates and student loans to credit cards and mortgages. For investors, rate cuts (and hikes) by the US Federal Reserve often prompt the question: How do different interest rate environments affect my portfolio? Dimensional’s Mark Gochnour, Wes Crill, and Jake DeKinder examine the impact of rate changes and assess how those outcomes can help investors prepare for future moves in interest rates.