FOMC: Buying Time

As expected, the Fed cut rates for a third time this year (100bps total), reducing the range for the Federal Funds target to 4.25-4.50%. The Committee signaled a significant reduction in its forecast for additional policy adjustments over the next 24 months as well as...

The Market in Pictures, December 13

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence:   Dave: Government inflation measures are trying to settle into the 2-3% range   Source: Raymond James as...

The Market in Pictures, October 18

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Beckham: This week’s retail sales report again showed a steady pace of consumer spending   Source: Charles...

The Market in Pictures, October 11

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence:   John Luke: The past few years have seen a change in the leading contributors to inflation, first goods and now...