The Federal Reserve agreed with markets but tried to change the narrative
9/20/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
What is the Fed's rate cut decision telling us?
9/20/2024
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio Alemán notes the Fed isn't expecting an economic slowdown and that inflation is approaching its 2% target.
Markets & Investing
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time in four years
9/18/2024
The half-percentage point reduction at the September 17-18 FOMC meeting represents the largest non-COVID era cut by the Fed since 2008.
Markets & Investing
Infographic: The Fed and the fuss, demystified
Explore how the Fed keeps the economy on track through monetary policy, and how its moves ultimately ripple outward.
Economy & Policy
The Federal Reserve: Between a rock and a hard (market) place
9/13/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Employment weakness cements our view
9/6/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
What did we learn during the summer?
8/26/2024
Raymond James CIO Larry Adam highlights the factors that will drive the markets the remainder of the year.
Economy & Policy
Remember when (almost) everyone was saying that U.S. businesses were hoarding workers?
8/23/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Where are Treasury yields headed?
8/13/2024
Raymond James Senior Investment Strategist Tracey Manzi shares the factors that may point to there being limited room for a meaningful rally in yields from current levels.
Economy & Policy
What are the presidential election's impacts on the market?
8/5/2024
Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills highlights two important policy issues that face the winner when they take office in 2025.
Economy & Policy
Interest rate cut appears to be on the horizon
7/31/2024
The Federal Reserve noted that inflation is moving closer to its 2% target after electing to hold rates steady at its July FOMC meeting.
Markets & Investing