Forget the CPI: Zoom in on the PCE Price Index, particularly the core measure
3/15/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Employment up (non-farm payrolls), unemployment up (household survey)
3/8/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Quirks in the January data: Income vs. consumption
3/1/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Four reasons why tech stocks are likely to climb higher
2/28/2024
Raymond James CIO Larry Adam notes that while there may be a period of consolidation, the long-term prospects for the sector are robust.
Economy & Policy
Congress with work to do as first funding deadline nears
2/23/2024
Will there be a partial U.S. government shutdown? Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills offers his insight.
Economy & Policy
Cracks in consumption have started to appear
2/23/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Fed opens 2024 FOMC meeting slate by holding rates steady
2/1/2024
For the fourth consecutive meeting, the central bank elected to not raise the federal funds rate.
Markets & Investing
S&P 500 likely to achieve additional record highs in 2024
1/24/2024
Despite some market volatility, Raymond James CIO Larry Adam notes that we're in the opening stages of a bull market expected to last years.
Economy & Policy
2024 economic outlook: Prepare for landing
1/8/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio Alemán and Economist Giampiero Fuentes examine the factors which will contribute to the U.S. economy’s path forward in 2024.
Economy & Policy
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