Interest rate question?

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bonzos

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I have a quick question on inestest rates...if the ecb rate rises some time this year i understand that mortage rates rise with it,but does this also mean that the interest rate on saving will also rise?at the moment the interest on saving is very low when DIRT is deducted.I read an article by eddie hobbs lately which he recons rate will rise alot in the next few years,does this mean that you should be getting decent returns on your saving also?
 
If ECB rates go up then savings rates will also go up.

In 2010 ECB base rates are expected, by the futures market, to end at either 1.25% or 1.50% so savings rates should only marginally increase this year.

This assumes that Banks will pass on the ECB rate increases to customers. In many cases they will, in some cases they will try not to.
 
Bonzos: you should try not to speculate on what and when ECB ratees should be. Reason = you can't predict the future. I would suggest that you decide what investment and or savings approach suits you. Determine the best means of achieving this (price around).
 
you should try not to speculate on what and when ECB ratees should be. Reason = you can't predict the future
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The future direction of ECB rates should be a factor when deciding what savings product to go for. For example, if you believe that a hike in ECB rates will occur over the next 2 years then now might not be the time to open a 3-5 year term deposit product.

It is not hard to see what the market thinks ECB rates will do, the information is readily available.
 
Im not trying to speculate,im just trying to understand the principles on which these rates the different banks offer is determined
 
I have to say I can't see the banks passing on any increases in savings rates (My guess would be a 25 point rise in Q4) as there is currently such a spread between the ECB rate & deposit rates at the moment and we should hopefully have a bit more stability in the financial markets at that stage! So OP I would not hold your breath for massive increases in deposit rates!
 
Banks are under huge competitive pressure to raise further deposits. I think any ECB increase will be passed on with some savings products.

However, If you think ECB rates are going to increase significantly, you are willing to invest long term and you think banks won't pass on the rate increases then you should consider the below product.

 
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