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Fed Faces Tough Rate Decision

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

Fed Signals Patience

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

Labor Market Softens

August 7, 2026 The July employment report was the week’s dominant story as U.S. employers unexpectedly cut jobs during the

Fed Holds Amid Mixed Signals

This week included the much-anticipated Federal Open Market Committee meeting concluding on July 29th. The Federal Reserve held its policy

Investment Policy Statements for California Entities: Updates for 2024 Policies

An Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is the foundation for a local government’s investment program and provides the procedures and parameters of the program to staff, governing boards, and external partners. An important practice for any entity is to review its IPS on an annual basis to ensure it continues to align with the California Government Code (CGC) and industry best practices.

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