FACTORS AFFECTING INTEREST RATES
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Thinking of borrowing money? Your timing may depend on whether you think interest rates are going up or down. In this tutorial, you will learn the key factors that affect the rate of interest.

You will learn about the following topics related to interest rates in this tutorial:

• INTEREST RATES AND INVESTING
• Inflation and Real Interest Rates
• EFFECTS OF MONEY SUPPLY ON INTEREST RATES
• THE EFFECT OF MONEY DEMAND ON INTEREST RATES
• SUMMARY OF FACTORS AFFECTING INTEREST RATES

Let's start by looking at the importance of interest rates for investors like you.