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3 key points to understand negative interest rates
As you must have recently come across the news that BOJ (Bank of Japan) is moving towards negative
interest rates.
So what is this all about? If you are from India, you might not have faced negative interest rates in your
life. Infact, you must only be aware of the term – interest rate (which is by default positive)
So, let us understand this in 3 simple points:
Point 1: What it means?
A negative interest rate means the central bank and probably also the private banks will charge negative
interest, that is instead of receiving money on deposits, depositors must pay money regularly to the banks
to keep the money in banks. Sounds funny, but this is what it means!
Point 2: Which countries are already following this policy?
Denmark, Switzerland, and Sweden already have negative rates. ECB (European central bank) also
announced in 2014 to have negative rates. US does not have negative interest rates, though the rates
there are near zero!
Point 3: Why negative rates? What will be the impact of negative interest rates?
Countries which are struggling for growth such as Japan or Europe are moving towards deflation. So
instead of rising prices of various things, the prices tend to fall which is not good for businesses. So by
putting negative rates, borrowers will be benefitted as the loans will be very cheap. But the problem is that
depositors might not want to put money in bank if banks will charge them instead of paying them interest.
So, banks will still give positive rates to their customers, but such banks will be squeezed because they will
have to absorb the cost themselves! So, all in all, negative rates are last ditch attempt by central banks to
save economy. However, this will completely disturb the monetary policy and so negative rates might not
be good for economy!
So, what is your opinion about negative interest rates? What do you think can be alternative of negative
rates?
Here is a 60 seconds video explaining negative interest rates:
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3 simple points to understand negative interest rates

  • 1. 3 key points to understand negative interest rates www.finmarketguru.com/understand-negative-interest-rates-explained/ 3 key points to understand negative interest rates As you must have recently come across the news that BOJ (Bank of Japan) is moving towards negative interest rates. So what is this all about? If you are from India, you might not have faced negative interest rates in your life. Infact, you must only be aware of the term – interest rate (which is by default positive) So, let us understand this in 3 simple points: Point 1: What it means? A negative interest rate means the central bank and probably also the private banks will charge negative interest, that is instead of receiving money on deposits, depositors must pay money regularly to the banks to keep the money in banks. Sounds funny, but this is what it means! Point 2: Which countries are already following this policy? Denmark, Switzerland, and Sweden already have negative rates. ECB (European central bank) also announced in 2014 to have negative rates. US does not have negative interest rates, though the rates there are near zero! Point 3: Why negative rates? What will be the impact of negative interest rates? Countries which are struggling for growth such as Japan or Europe are moving towards deflation. So instead of rising prices of various things, the prices tend to fall which is not good for businesses. So by putting negative rates, borrowers will be benefitted as the loans will be very cheap. But the problem is that depositors might not want to put money in bank if banks will charge them instead of paying them interest. So, banks will still give positive rates to their customers, but such banks will be squeezed because they will have to absorb the cost themselves! So, all in all, negative rates are last ditch attempt by central banks to save economy. However, this will completely disturb the monetary policy and so negative rates might not be good for economy! So, what is your opinion about negative interest rates? What do you think can be alternative of negative rates? Here is a 60 seconds video explaining negative interest rates: We hope you enjoyed this article. For remaining up-to-date, do subscribe to this website and also like our facebook page! Related posts: 1. Inflation and Interest rates simplified Inflation and Interest rates simplified The word ‘inflation’ has...
  • 2. 2. Monetary policy vs fiscal policy; Treasury bills vs treasury bonds vs treasury notes; and yield vs interest rates The below article is in continuation with our previous article... 3. Understanding LIBOR (London Interbank Offer Rate) Understanding LIBOR (London Interbank Offer Rate) LIBOR stands for... 4. Understanding China’s move to devalue its yuan currency China’s central bank has devalued the yuan to its lowest... 5. Understanding MIBOR (Mumbai Interbank Offer Rate) Understanding MIBOR (Mumbai Interbank Offer Rate) In our last...