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Lost opportunity, closed window and measurement issues
6/6/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Court delivers good news on tariffs, but…
5/30/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
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The big beautiful bill: Stimulus now, tightening later
5/23/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
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Tariff relief a positive but high uncertainty remains
4/9/2025
In response to the 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs, announced April 9, Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills provides in-depth analysis of potential paths forward.
Economy & Policy
Tariff policy: potential paths and endgames
4/6/2025
In response to the April 2 “reciprocal” tariff announcement, Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills and team provide in-depth analysis of potential paths forward.
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Questions linger following latest tariff announcement
4/3/2025
The incremental tariffs were bolder than market expectations and ushered in new uncertainty.
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Debt limit debate comes back into focus
2/10/2025
While the expectation is Congress will raise the debt ceiling, the process is likely to be volatile.
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Welcome to economic decision making: Which way is north?
6/7/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
What a difference a data point (or two) makes
5/3/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Good news for the Federal Reserve on jobs and inflation: Hopefully on time to avoid a mistake
7/7/2023
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Employment growth is still too hot, even for this economy
6/30/2023
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
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