Trump, Powell, and the Great Rate Debate
June 26, 2025 — There’s a new twist developing between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. What began as a difference in economic philosophy has evolved into a full-blown policy tug-of-war, complete with social media jabs, press conference poker faces, and enough market speculation to move yields.
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Municipal Fixed Income
Understanding the Hidden Risks in High-Yield Municipal Bonds
June 26, 2025 -- Fixed income investors are often caught in a balancing act: the pursuit of higher yields versus the need to manage risk. In today’s environment, where...
Fixed Income
Cooling on the Surface, Steady at the Core: Retail Sales Tell a Mixed Tale
June 24, 2025 -- Retail sales may have stumbled in May, but don’t count the consumer out just yet. While the headline number showed the biggest drop in nearly two years...