Forecasting Key Rates

The Forecasting module makes it possible to forecast the rates for national prime, treasury rates, and any other external key rates that are set up in the model.

The projected offering rates tied to these key rates adjust based on the formulas set up in the model.
  1. Select Forecasting > Key Rates from the menu.
  2. Select the key rate to forecast.

    Forecasting Key Rates Selection

    Prime initially appears.

  3. Select Key Rates to choose Individual Indices or Yield Curves to find the rates you want to forecast.

    Forecasting Key Rates Tab Options

The rate grid displays the selected rate or group of index rates.
Forecasting Key Rates

For the selected rate, either manually enter the projected rates or use the Project option to apply forecasting techniques to the projected time frames.

When forecasting rates, you can use a combination of manual and Project option techniques.