--- type: "Topics" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/100000000905387.md" description: "šŸ¦ For banks like OCBC, higher interest rates can support net interest income because loans may earn more, although funding costs also rise. šŸ›”ļø For insurers like Manulife, higher bond yields can improve returns on new investments and support investment income. However, higher rates can also reduce bond values and affect borrowing demand.@Captain Leo" datetime: "2026-09-18T14:41:29.000Z" locales: - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/topics/100000000905387.md) - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/topics/100000000905387.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/topics/100000000905387.md) author: "[optionspuppy](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/20627341.md)" generator: "portal-rs" --- # šŸ¦ For banks like OCBC, higher interest rates can sā€¦ ### Related Stocks - [O39.SG](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/O39.SG.md) - [00945.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/00945.HK.md) - [MFC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MFC.US.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**