Shaun's name origin is Hebrew, and the name Shaun means God is gracious. Shaun is an alternate spelling of John (Hebrew). Shaun is also a form of Sean (Irish, Hebrew).
Evaluation of higher interest rates. 1  Higher interest rates affect people in different ways. The effect of higher interest rates does not affect each consumer equally. 2  Time lags. The effect of rising interest rates can often take up to 18 months to have an effect. 3  It depends upon other variables in the economy.
The picture for shorter term interest rates is much different. These short term rates, such as the two-year Treasury, are highly influenced by the Federal Funds rate. As the Fed begins to increase their short term target rate, we expect that two-year rates will begin to rise. major drivers that have kept interest rates low. 1  U.S. growth and inflation-Both growth and inflation should continue to be moderate. 2  In December a very large (+5.0% YOY) change in third quarter GDP was a positive surprise for the market. 3  However, we expect that 2015 growth will likely come in at a more modest 2.5-3%.