The Federal Funds Rate and Its Impact The federal funds rate might not cross your mind often, but this pivotal figure shapes numerous facets of your financial life and the broader economy. by James T. Sterling * July 12, 2024
May Retail Sales Miss: Is the Economic Engine Losing Steam? Recent U.S. retail sales figures for May offer further confirmation that the American consumer might be easing up on spending. Headline retail sales e by James T. Sterling * June 19, 2024
Why the Fed Won’t Settle for “Close Enough” on Inflation Despite successfully wrestling inflation down from a staggering 7% in June 2022 to a more manageable 2.7%, the Federal Reserve remains laser-focused o by James T. Sterling * June 14, 2024
Converging Currents: A Rare Alignment of Inflation Data and Monetary Policy Wall Street finds itself at a unique juncture, preparing for the rare convergence of two pivotal economic events: the release of the May consumer-pric by James T. Sterling * June 12, 2024
