Macro Corner

What banks pay to borrow overnight. Lower = cheaper money everywhere. The Fed sets this.

Per barrel. Drives gasoline, food costs, geopolitics. War in oil regions = price up.

What the US gov pays to borrow for 10 years. Drives mortgage rates and stock valuations.

Strength of the US dollar vs other currencies. Strong dollar hurts exports, helps imports.

Wall Street’s fear gauge. Above 30 = panic. Below 15 = complacency.

The classic safe haven. Up when people don’t trust paper money or stability.