Macro Rates

These terms help connect policy rates and inflation to the pricing of cash and risk assets.

How to recognize this theme

Words used when discussing interest rates and inflation in traditional markets.

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Educational context

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CPI

CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures changes in the prices paid by consumers over time and is commonly used as an inflation indicator.

Fed Funds Rate

The fed funds rate is the target interest rate for overnight bank lending in the US and influences broader borrowing costs.

Yield Curve

A yield curve shows interest rates across different bond maturities, often used to discuss growth expectations and recession risk.

Real Rate

A real rate is an interest rate adjusted for inflation, often approximated as nominal yield minus expected inflation.

Real Yield

Real yield is the return after accounting for inflation, often approximated as nominal yield minus expected inflation.