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A warming economic pot Jul 05, 2022

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In the final episode of this podcast, Jim takes a look back at 50 years of economic transformation—and offers optimism about what the future holds for the economy and markets.

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The economic state of U.S. higher education Jun 28, 2022

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Jim sits down with Kerry Jessani, Head of Healthcare, Higher Education and Nonprofit Banking for Commercial Banking, to explore the ways the current economic outlook affects colleges and universities, and even how technology has transformed the student experience.

Three cheers for fiscal activism Jun 21, 2022

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A sluggish recovery from economic crises worsens outcomes for the government, disrupts people’s lives and erodes wealth. After a century of dealing with economic cycles, American leaders implicitly now understand the costs and benefits of policy activism.

CPI: The newest news that isn’t Jun 14, 2022

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Though it’s generating buzz, the May CPI report reflects the same patterns we’ve seen for months: that our inflation issues are supply-side problems and not a result of too much demand.

Reconciling contradictory stories about inflation Jun 07, 2022

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In the big picture, there are no signs the economy is overheated. But the evidence plain to see in certain sectors, likely a result of consumer shifts away from services and toward goods during the pandemic. Added together, the odds of a Fed-triggered recession are pretty slim.

Monetary conditions versus financial conditions May 31, 2022

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Among a shifting market landscape, the interplay between monetary and financial conditions can be likened to that of conductors and musicians—one sets the tone while the other responds.

Keep sight of the fundamentals May 24, 2022

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Stock market valuations have been high by historic norms, but is the standard way of valuing the stock market still applicable?

Nothing like the past May 17, 2022

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Today’s Federal Reserve has a few tools at its disposal it didn’t have during the inflationary era of the 1970s: a game plan, time and flexibility.

Inflation and a more sober outlook on 2022 May 10, 2022

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Despite the talk of inflation, bond investors still seem to agree with the Fed’s initial instinct that many of the current price pressures will prove to be transitory. Also: Why globalism is still kicking.

No easy fix to our inflation conundrum May 03, 2022

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The Fed worked hard to prop up the economy during the pandemic. There’s no reason to assume its leaders are now willing to risk pushing the economy into a recession when long-term inflation expectations are still below 2%.

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