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Inflation’s Impact on Green Investing: Opportunities and Challenges in a Shifting Economy

By Paul BarnardPosted on January 16, 2025Posted in Green economyTagged green bonds, Green economy, green projects, inflation impact, inflation trends, renewable energy investing, sustainable finance, UK green economy, Wall Street sustainability34 Comments

As inflation moderates, the green economy stands to benefit from more favourable macroeconomic conditions, particularly in financing and labour. Falling inflation generally leads to lower interest rates, reducing the cost of borrowing for capital-intensive renewable energy projects. This creates a more supportive environment for expanding wind, solar, and other renewable initiatives. However, wage trends reveal […]

Rising Treasury Yields, Election Volatility, and Their Impact on Green Economy Investments

By Paul BarnardPosted on October 24, 2024Posted in Climate Eco News & Green InvestingTagged bond market, bond volatility, climate investing, economic uncertainty, Fed policy, Green economy, green investing, interest rates, political risk, renewable energy investments, rising yields, sustainable finance, term premium, Treasury yields, U.S. electionsNo Comments

Key Points: Treasury yields have been on the rise again, signaling a shift in the bond market that could have significant implications for the broader economy and, particularly, for green investments. This surge in yields is partially driven by the unpredictable political landscape in the United States, with a potential Republican sweep in the 2024 […]