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Is this the calm before the storm? Preparing for a busy data week
5/10/2024
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
May FOMC meeting concludes with no changes to interest rates
5/1/2024
The Federal Reserve is looking for more confidence that inflation is headed back towards its 2% target before commencing with rate cuts.
Markets & Investing
Keep calm and carry on with your long-term investing strategy
4/29/2024
Raymond James CIO Larry Adam reminds investors to stay focused on the destination and reinforces his team's year-end projection of 5,200 for the S&P 500.
Economy & Policy
GDP, inflation, and the Fed: Keep calm and carry on
4/26/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy and Policy
High inflation is never good, but markets have been overreacting
4/19/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Analyzing the U.S. economy post-pandemic
4/4/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio Alemán and Economist Giampiero Fuentes note that while they expect economic growth to slow, they do not foresee a recession in 2024.
Economy & Policy
The path forward for Treasury yields
3/21/2024
Raymond James Senior Investment Strategist Tracey Manzi looks at the factors that should drive interest rates lower by year end.
Economy & Policy
Fed holds rates steady at March FOMC meeting
3/20/2024
The central bank will look to cut interest rates three times by the end of 2024.
Markets & Investing
How does SECURE Act 2.0 change saving for retirement?
Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills outlines key components of the new legislation.
Retirement & Longevity
Review key takeaways of the SECURE Act 2.0
Changes for investors include RMD age increases, higher catch-up contribution limits and a new 529 transferal option.
Economy & Policy