Reviewed by Erika Rasure Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Multiple economic factors influence interest rates. Three types of interest rates, including real, nominal, and effective affect consumers' ...

Steven Nickolas is a freelance writer and has 10+ years of experience working as a consultant to retail and institutional investors. Amy is an ACA and the CEO and founder of OnPoint Learning, a ...

We have argued that nominal rates and differentials are the key driver of the dollar. Some have suggested real rates are the real driver. We test the hypothesis and offer some initial results. Real ...