Self-interest describes actions that are intended to result in personal gain. It comes with both pros and cons.
The yield curve is not easily understood, but it is important in giving us a good look at what is happening in the economy.
The Federal Reserve, a government agency responsible for keeping the American economy stable, sets the federal funds rate.
The interest rate gap is calculated as interest rate-sensitive assets less interest rate-sensitive liabilities. You can use this formula to calculate it.