FOMC preview: Tariffs begin to bite, and the labor market softens
9/12/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Employment disappoints in August. Will the Fed disappoint in September?
9/5/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
More exciting than it sounds: the Beige Book
The most human economic report has a name meant to be uninspired.
Economy & Policy
Monetary policy: Rules vs. discretion or a happy medium?
8/22/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Potential fiscal impact of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
Raymond James CIO Larry Adam and team highlight the bill's key provisions and review what it means for the US economy.
Economy & Policy
Tariff relief a positive but high uncertainty remains
4/9/2025
In response to the 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs, announced April 9, Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills provides in-depth analysis of potential paths forward.
Economy & Policy
Tariff policy: potential paths and endgames
4/6/2025
In response to the April 2 “reciprocal” tariff announcement, Managing Director, Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills and team provide in-depth analysis of potential paths forward.
Economy & Policy
Infographic: The Fed and the fuss, demystified
Explore how the Fed keeps the economy on track through monetary policy, and how its moves ultimately ripple outward.
Economy & Policy
Welcome to economic decision making: Which way is north?
6/7/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
What a difference a data point (or two) makes
5/3/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Review key takeaways of the SECURE Act 2.0
Changes for investors include RMD age increases, higher catch-up contribution limits and a new 529 transferal option.
Economy & Policy
