Coupon
The periodic interest a bond pays.
Definition
The periodic interest a bond pays.
Why it matters
Rates are the price of money: they set the cost of credit, the value of bonds and, in turn, that of nearly every other asset.
How to read it in the news
Remember the golden rule: when rates rise, existing bond prices fall, and vice versa. Moves are read in basis points (0.01 point).
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