Past research by RegionTrack economists.
Two 2008 research reports documenting the impact of oil and gas activity on the Oklahoma economy. "The Economic Impact of Oklahoma's Oil and Natural Gas Industry" Prepared for Oklahoma Energy Resources Board by Mark C. Snead and Suzette Barta [Oklahoma…
Two 2006 research reports documenting the impact of oil and gas activity on the Oklahoma economy.
“How interest Rates Affect Stock Prices”
Technical Analysis of STOCKS & COMMODITIES magazine
July 1991
by Mark C. Snead
The basic theoretical relationship between changes in long-term interest rates and stock prices is inverse. Falling interest rates signal rising stock prices, while inversely, rising interest rates signal falling stock prices.
"Interest Rates and Stock Returns" Technical Analysis of STOCKS & COMMODITIES magazine September 1995 by Mark C. Snead Stocks perform best when interest rates are declining, but rate levels can make a difference. Here's how. [Available Online]
"Extremes Analysis Of Interest Rates And Stock Prices" Technical Analysis of STOCKS & COMMODITIES magazine November 1994 by Mark C. Snead Extreme changes in interest rates tend to produce the most reliable inverse moves in equity prices. [Available Online]