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"Ultra-low mortgage rates, coupled with lower prices, gave the market a boost this fall, helping to explain the above-average gain in closings between November and December," DataQuick president John Walsh said.

Southern California Home Prices Remain Flat As Home Sales Rise AP 2011

Ultra-low interest rates have forced a quick bounce-back for stock and bond prices, but they can't force a return to dependably rich long-term returns.

Default Seems Averted. Poor Returns to Come Jack Hough 2011

"Ultra-low mortgage rates, coupled with lower prices, gave the market a boost this fall, helping to explain the above-average gain in closings between November and December," DataQuick president John Walsh said.

Southern California Home Prices Remain Flat As Home Sales Rise AP 2011

Ultra-low interest rates in the developed world and expectation that the U.S.

Asian currency tensions simmer as dollar sinks By ERIKA KINETZ 2010

Ultra-low interest rates will continue to be another, albeit small, drag on earnings given the interest the firm earns on cash balances.

Paychex to Offer Pulse Check on Payrolls Kelly Evans 2011

Ultra-low interest rates have been another leg of support for gold by reducing the opportunity costs of holding the metal, which pays no interest itself.

Gold Futures Top $1,310 Matt Whittaker 2010

"Ultra-low mortgage rates, coupled with lower prices, gave the market a boost this fall, helping to explain the above-average gain in closings between November and December," DataQuick president John Walsh said.

Southern California Home Prices Remain Flat As Home Sales Rise AP 2011

Ultra-low interest rates have also boosted the allure of the noninterest-bearing metals.

Gold Settles at Record $1,556 Matt Whittaker 2011

Ultra-low interest rates, which make non-interest-bearing gold more attractive, have been part of this shift.

Gold Hits Five-Month Highs 2010

Ultra-low interest rates have formed a background of support for gold prices in recent months helping to send the metal to a record above $1,260 in June because they lower the opportunity costs of owning gold, which pays no interest.

Gold Climbs Past $1,207 2010