No surprise as interest rates hold steady at June FOMC meeting
6/12/2024
The updated projection shows the likelihood of one rate cut by the end of 2024.
Markets & Investing
Welcome to economic decision making: Which way is north?
6/7/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Data says: Economy is good! Survey says: Americans are not happy!
5/31/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
We can't import cheap homes; but we could import cheap EV cars
5/24/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Inflation math inconsistent with economic math in Q1 2024
5/17/2024
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
The Fed and the fuss, demystified [INFOGRAPHIC]
Explore how the Fed keeps the economy on track through monetary policy, and how its moves ultimately ripple outward.
Economy & Policy