Key Points The Federal Reserve just raised rates by a quarter point, and more hikes seem highly likely. Insurance companies can buy higher-yielding bonds when rates are rising. Bonds insurance companies own experience a decline in value when rates go up. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › Bond yields had been rising before Kevin Warsh's Fed went into its most recent meeting. That indicated Wall Street expected a hike, despite Warsh materially reducing guidance to investors. When the Federal Reserve meeting ended, Warsh announced a quarter-point increase. If you own an insurance company, this is good news. But it is also bad news. Here's what you need to know. What do insurance companies do?
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