Low interest rates that have persisted since the financial crisis of 2007-2008 have been beneficial to:

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Low interest rates have been beneficial to big banks, as it allows them to borrow money at a lower rate and then lend it out at a higher rate, increasing their profits. Students may benefit from low interest rates on certain types of loans, such as student loans, but retirees and savers tend to be negatively impacted as low interest rates reduce the returns on their savings and investments. Share investors may benefit from low interest rates as it can lead to an increase in stock prices, but this is not always the case and the overall effect on share investors can vary.

Low Interest Rates That Have Persisted Since the Financial Crisis