Shaun's name origin is Hebrew, and the name Shaun means God is gracious. Shaun is an alternate spelling of John (Hebrew). Shaun is also a form of Sean (Irish, Hebrew).
Evaluation of higher interest rates. 1  Higher interest rates affect people in different ways. The effect of higher interest rates does not affect each consumer equally. 2  Time lags. The effect of rising interest rates can often take up to 18 months to have an effect. 3  It depends upon other variables in the economy.
1 Time lags. 2  The effect of rising interest rates can often take up to 18 months to have an effect. 3  For example, if you have an investment project 50% completed, you are likely to finish it off.4  However, the higher interest rates may discourage starting a new project in the next year. This is because a 0. 2  5% increase in interest rates can increase the cost of a Â£100,000 mortgage by Â£60 per month. 3  This is a significant impact on personal discretionary income.