Money Market Archive

Slowing employment and rising inflation have raised the prospect of stagflation, which could hit money market accounts especially hard.

Recent developments have led bond yields higher, but there are still some obstacles to overcome before money market rates can follow.

These developments have boosted the economy in general, but they have yet to budge money market rates.

The low interest rate environment remains challenging, but some money market accounts offer an income advantage and the chance at a better banking relationship.

Things went from bad to worse for money market accounts in 2011, but there are signs that things could improve soon.

A drop in inflation gave depositors reason to cheer in October, but it may not last long.

Treasury yields indicate that the messy Greek settlement deal may be a setback for money market rates.

Inflation is an ongoing problem for money market accounts, and gasoline prices are the chief culprit.

Recent employment numbers show that job growth is still too weak to offer much hope for money market rates.

The Fed's Operation Twist doesn't hold much promise for money market accounts or the economy, and may emulate conditions that typically lead into a recession.