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2026 Q1 Commentary

Topics discussed in this quarter's commentary are: The Iran War Dimming of the Liberal World Order The Tariff Chaos The K-Shaped Economy AI-Labor Displacement Ballooning Deficit Conclusions & Expectations The first quarter commentary offers a more in-depth...

FOMC April 29, 2026, Press Release – What has changed?

Summary: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a sold pace. (No Change) Job gains have remained low, on average, and unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. (Change) The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment...

FOMC April 29, 2026, Press Conference Q&A Summary

Dual Mandate Affirmation The U.S. economy has been expanding at a solid pace. While job gains have remained low, the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. Inflation has moved up and is elevated, in part reflecting the recent increase in global...

FOMC March 18, 2026, Press Conference Q&A Summary

The following summary represents direct quotes (with minor immaterial changes to make reading easier) from the press conference – Prepared remarks and Q&A session. Dual Mandate Affirmation The U.S. economy has been expanding at a solid pace. While job gains have...