Tony Alexander Answers: How Long Can Interest Rates Stay Low? | Ep. 189

In this episode, independent economist, Tony Alexander joins Ed and Andrew to discuss how long interest rates can stay low. 

Many listeners will think back to the 80's and remember how high interest rates were at the time. Some even treat it like a competition. 

It was not uncommon at the time to see interest rates of 18-26%.

Naturally, anyone who ever paid interest at that level is likely wondering 'how low can interest rates stay low?'

In Tony's view, interest rates will stay as low for at least a decade. He's predicting that we are in a low interest rate environment and that the previous high interest rate periods were a one-off due to rampant inflation at the time. 

In other words, low interest rates are the norm. The high interest rates previously experienced were the exception. 

Borrowers and investors can, therefore, take heart and have confidence that they will not likely face higher interest rates for some time.

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