The Taylor Rule – Interest Rates should be at 2%

When the 07-09 crisis occurred, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) noted that according to the Taylor Rule, rates should be negative. Since rates cannot generally be negative, they used this rule as a reason for the aggressive asset purchases to lower rates!

So now where should rates be?

Where Should Rates Be Now

From Economist-

Taylor Rule- Economist

The Taylor Rule is clearly saying 2% (We are currently still at zero)- Yes this will be a headwind for frothy equity markets and there may be pain in longer term fixed income instruments. Not withstanding these short-term headwinds, longer term, the economy may really prosper as rates FINALLY rise !

Time will tell – We are optimistic longer term!

Have a Great Monday!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

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