Finance
Is a Rising Interest Rate Worse Than a Falling One?
A Dutch columnist argues that rising interest rates create significant financial strain, contrasting the negative yields of 2020 with current mortgage costs and government debt servicing expenses. The article highlights how higher rates impact housing markets, equity dividends, and state refinancing, warning that while officials remain optimistic, the financial system is under stress and vulnerable to currency crises.
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