interest ratesthey are starting to talk about the end of interest hikes in the US, given the turmoil Trump is causing in world markets and his desire to get re-elected. Utilities are sensitive to hikes but one must remember when they make an acquisition, they are not throwing money out the window like buying a new car, the acquisition (if properly done) adds to the bottom line and if it doesn't, they go to the utility regulators and get a rate increase.