There is far more to this article that I will encourage everyone to understand. The bottom line is that there are an abundance of market forces that will move the price of a stock.
Therein lies the importance of mathematical based systems for trading that objectify the evaluation of stock choices, quantify the historic patterning of an individual stock pick, and remove the traders anxiety over what forces may be playing the most significant role in their stock portfolio's movement. This author, however, presents a thorough overview of the many possibilities for market influence.
Forces that Move Stock Prices
by James Andrews
Stock prices should rise with falling interest rates because it becomes cheaper for companies to finance projects and operations that are funded through borrowing. Lower borrowing costs allow higher earnings which increase the perceived value of a stock. In a low interest rate environment, companies can borrow by issuing corporate bonds, offering rates slightly above the average Treasury rate without incurring excessive borrowing costs. Existing bond holders hang on to their bonds in a falling interest rate environment because the rate of return they are receiving exceeds anything being offered in newly issued bonds. Stocks, commodities and existing bond prices tend to rise in a falling interest rate environment. Borrowing rates, including mortgages, are closely tied to the 10 year Treasury interest rate.
When rates are low, borrowing increases, effectively putting more money into circulation with more dollars chasing after a relatively fixed quantity of stocks, bonds and commodities.
James A. Andrews publishes the Wiser Trader Stocks and Options Newsletter. Site contact, http://www.WiserTrader.com. © 2004 Permission is granted to reproduce this article in print or on your web site so long as this paragraph is included intact.
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