Interest Rate Researcher Pillows

Bankers waking up from cryo-sleep to explain the Fed's interest rate hike to you.

'I'd think that after a $800 billion bailout, you could do better than 1.2% for 11 months.'

'Of course we have to learn decimals. How else will we be able to compare bank interest rates.'

"I'm just glad we got out before interest rates went up again."

First National Bank. Keep life exciting --- Ask about our variable rate, interest-only mortgages.

'I think I must be ambidextrous. I can calculate interest with both sides of my brain.'

'What can you get with a quarter?'

Inflation Is Up, Interest Rates Are Going Up. . . I'm Asking You To UP Your Donation.

"Squawk! Interest rates are going negative!"

"The interest rate can't go any lower, so if necessary, we'll have to go back to pounds of flesh."

"Oh, him? He's the guy who changes the interest rate when it's set by the fed."

'We can mortgage your future for a very attractive low interest rate.'

'Are you good with decimals? Our certificate of deposit is currently paying 0.025%.'

'Steady...here he comes...wait for it, wait for it...'

"I see the businessman's lunch is up 50p."

There's no real oil emergency...

"And please let Alan Greenspan accept the things he cannot change, give him the courage to change the things he can and the wisdom to know the difference."

Making borrowing easier

Finance Co., Refinance Co.

'There's no interest on your purchase for a year. Then we become VERY interested in your balance after that.'

"Don't forget — it's good to give, but even better to get back."

"Gilts are keeping pace with inflation."

Bank of England Base Rates.

'Here's a hundred bucks -- now, you give me $101.37.'

'My accounts aren't insured, but it's the risk I take for higher interest rates.'

Devil-may-care loans.

"According to my actuary tables, your loan will outlive you."

"Actually, these are more valuable than the golden ones now."

Bank. I'm getting zero percent on my savings! We've reached the point of no return.

A man at a cash dispenser gives a shocked reaction on reading his bank statement.

"I'm here to pay off the last loan installment!"

The End of Economic Stimulus is Near!

'Do you realize we're all getting richer by charging each other more?'

"I think I finally understand inflation."

Mervyn King