Our shadow dot plot for December: An attempt to read FOMC members minds?
12/13/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Inflation expectations, not inflation, will drive monetary policy in 2025
12/6/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Thanksgiving market dynamics to be grateful for
11/26/2024
Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam embraces the Thanksgiving spirit and shares holiday dynamics that are in better places than a year ago.
Markets & Investing
Looking for efficiencies in government spending: Look elsewhere
11/22/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Fed elects to cut rates for the second straight meeting
11/7/2024
The federal funds rate was reduced by 0.25% at the November 6-7 FOMC meeting.
Markets & Investing
What to keep an eye on after the election
11/1/2024
While politics ranks eighth out of his team's 10 investing factors, Raymond James CIO Larry Adam shares several important political insights that will help shape their views.
Economy & Policy
An updated look at the 2024 Election
10/24/2024
With the election in its closing stretch, Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills and team provide in-depth analysis of the presidential and congressional races.
Economy & Policy
Final stretch before election day: Everything and nothing has changed
10/9/2024
Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills notes that the reality is the 2024 Presidential Election is likely to come down to a small number of voters in key swing states.
Economy & Policy
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
Biden withdrawal announcement: Large market reaction unlikely
7/22/2024
Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills and team look at the potential path forward for the Democratic party following President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race.
Markets & Investing
2024 election: Prepare for a sweep?
7/11/2024
Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills breaks down the 2024 race for Congress and key issues Washington D.C. will tackle in 2025.
Economy & Policy
Our life is frittered away by detail ... simplify, simplify.
Henry David Thoreau