Continental/Continental: The Himalayas Continental/Continental: The Himalayas The Himalayan mountain range and Tibetan plateau have formed as a result of the collision between the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate which began 50 million years ago and continues today. Loading the player ...
With (sometimes significant) variations according to region, industry and credit rating, the average annual interest rates on small business loans are: 1  For Business Installment Loans, 5 percent to 9 percent. 2  For Business Lines of Credit, Prime plus 1 percent to 8 percent.
U.S. stocks: Surprisingly resilient as interest rates rise. In the one year period leading up to a rate hike cycle, the S&P 500 has done significantly better than the typical 12-month rolling period, with an average return of 18.11% versus 11.6%. In the one year period following the final rate hike of a cycle, the S&P 500 has also done better, with a return of 14.6% on average.