September 30, 2020—Tony is once again joined by Charles Plosser, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia from 2006 to 2015, to explore the potential risks of overcommunication from the Fed, and just how reliable rate and inflation dynamics can be two to three years down the road. Hear whether Plosser sees the central bank as becoming more—or less—effective over time.
September 30, 2020—It would be hard to overstate how large the Federal Reserve looms in investors’ minds or its influence on financial markets. While the central bank has received praise for its quick and decisive action during the current crisis, focusing on liquidity and keeping capital flowing, questions must be raised about its recent messaging in light of the recently announced most significant changes to its long-term strategy in nearly a decade.
September 21, 2020—Small business revenues and the number of small businesses open are both down roughly 19% since January. And safety concerns in light of COVID-19 have escalated the crumbling of brick and mortar stores, moving more shoppers to the virus-free realms of online shopping.
