Pathway for The Fed

  Source: Bloomberg LP. As of 1/19/22.     Markets have started off on a rough note to begin 2022. The fear of a reduction in market accommodation as the Fed pulls support and (likely) hikes rates has spooked markets. In response to rising rates, persistent...

CPI Update Jan 2022

It’s been a big week for Chairman Powell as the Senate held his reconfirmation hearing on Tuesday and this morning (Wednesday) brought the release of the final inflation data for 2021. Headline CPI came in at 7%, a 39 year high. The back half of 2021 will be...

Another Hawkish Pivot

We’ve seen a notable switch in tone of Chairman Powell and many of the other Fed officials over the last couple meetings as they’ve tilted their tone to sound more hawkish as they asses their dual mandate – controlling (heightened) inflation and a (strong) job...

Powell is Renominated!

This morning, President Biden renominated the current Fed Chairman, Jay Powell, for another 4-year term. Lael Brainard, who was also in the running, will become the next Vice Chair, replacing Richard Clarida. This keeps consistency of the top dog at the Fed during a...