September Recap and October Outlook The outcome of the Fed’s meeting in September was to hold rates at the current level. It has been described as a “hawkish pause,” and
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One of the most common misconceptions about money is that the Federal Reserve (or Fed) “sets” interest rates. In reality, the Fed has a dual mandate to keep inflation in
For most of the summer, increasingly positive data releases fed into the market’s upbeat view of the economy. This seemed to belie the consistent messaging from the Federal Reserve that
Whenever pundits discuss tax policy, the Lifetime Estate and Gift Tax Exemption tends to get the spotlight treatment. Because of this, the lifetime exemption may be one of the most
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