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The labor market’s new math
9/11/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Let's talk China, but don't be fooled by its propaganda machine
9/4/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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Consumption is the anchor, but investment drives the cycle
8/28/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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A look at the Federal Reserve’s shift away from forward guidance
8/24/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio Alemán evaluates what the Federal Reserve's shift away from forward guidance means for markets and interest rates.
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Takeaways from the Federal Open Market Committee minutes
8/21/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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Federal Reserve press conference: Lots to unpack, but inflation is not a choice
6/18/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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Inflation sends mixed signals: manageable for the Federal Reserve, painful for consumers
6/12/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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Employment and inflation: not supportive of rate cuts
6/5/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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Where did all the teen summer jobs go?
5/29/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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Housing market 2026: frozen, not broken
5/22/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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Inflation: Is this time different?
5/15/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
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