Rate spike could skewer stocks, too
Interest rate spikes are looming threats to stock investors, as they could lead to higher capital costs and cut corporate margins and profits as many companies continue to suffer through sluggish sales.
Surprisingly, stock investors may have more to worry about than bondholders when it comes to rising interest rates.
Obviously, rising interest rates have an inverse effect on bond prices, but with global growth sluggish at best, experts say surging rates could put extra pressure on already thin co
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