What is the neutral rate of interest? The Fed’s theoretical rate benchmark

The neutral rate is a changing, theoretical interest rate used as a benchmark by the Fed to set monetary policy. Here's what ...

Hotelling's Theory: The Economics of Resource Extraction and Pricing

Discover Hotelling's Theory, which explains how owners of nonrenewable resources decide whether to extract and sell based on future price predictions and interest rates.

Understanding Gibson's Paradox: Interest Rates and Prices

Explore Gibson's Paradox, the historical link between interest rates and price levels, understood through a century of data. Discover why it remains debated.
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Why The Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Is Important — Part I

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 29, 2025 in New York City. Markets were up in morning trading as investors expect that the ...