Modern Monetary Inflation

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October 9, 2026

October 9, 2026 The case for another Federal Reserve (Fed) rate increase this year grew stronger this week. The minutes

Webinar: The New Regime at the Federal Reserve

October 2, 2026

The Federal Reserve is entering a new era marked by changes in leadership, policy communication, and monetary strategy. As the

Rates Rise as Jobs Weaken

October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026 Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, well short of the 90,000 economists expected, and revisions removed a

Strong Data Sparks Yield Surge

September 25, 2026

September 25, 2026 Financial markets repriced the outlook for interest rates this week as incoming data pointed to continued economic

Fed Raises Rates

September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026 The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the federal funds target range by a quarter point on

Fed Faces Tough Rate Decision

September 11, 2026

September 11, 2026 Inflation data took center stage this week ahead of next Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and

Jobs Data Shifts Fed Outlook

September 4, 2026

September 4, 2026 The prior week’s Jackson Hole keynote by new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh struck a more hawkish

Fed Signals Patience

August 28, 2026

August 28, 2026 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his first Jackson Hole address this morning, placing inflation firmly at

Strong Economy Keeps Rates Elevated

August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026 It was a relatively light week for economic data but intra-day market volatility for fixed income investors

August 2026 Monthly Bond Market Review

August 17, 2026

Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran unsettled energy markets in July, even as domestic data painted a more

As a thought experiment, one could ponder what would happen if a modern-day tycoon, such as Elon Musk, decided to liquidate all his assets and distribute his fortune equally to everyone. If we limit our fantastical muse to every citizen of the United States, we would each receive $530.12. Yet, in a post-Covid world, this thought experiment has real world implications. Today, global central banks are utilizing monetary policy to counter the second order consequences resulting from government intervention and fiscal policy response to the pandemic. In addition, geopolitical strife continues to add to the confluence of events currently roiling capital markets led by the highly inflationary environment.

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