The government’s floating rate notes feature an added measure of security: higher interest earnings in times of rising rates
Do investors misprice assets, revise their risk appetite or make some other misjudgment?
Adjusting for inflation — and, crucially, for taxes — shows bond investors fare better than they might think
Modifications curtailed foreclosures during 2008-09 crisis, but borrowers remained at high risk of delinquency
A look at the shape of five variables through the last seven downturns vs. today’s numbers
Companies that use loss carry-forwards to offset future tax liability, instead of claiming a refund, enjoy favorable lending terms
Small firms in Peru shop nationwide for cheap credit, but loyalty runs two ways
When they’re forced to pay up for deposits, it’s a bad sign for area’s economy
Test yourself on the Silicon Valley Syndrome, gender gap in math, minimum wage research and more
Skewness, measuring the range of biases, strongly suggests rate moves
Doing worse than mom and dad is a drag on the entire economy
Companies hide from shareholders information about loans — more than likely to appease banks
Some lenders’ balance sheets are less affected by a rising federal funds rate