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The Risk of a Financial Disruption in the U.S. Economy

by Richard Roberts | Jan 11, 2025 | General, Inflation

The U.S. economy is walking a tightrope. A fragile balance lies beneath the surface of robust labor market performance and sustained consumer spending, where persistent inflation, frothy asset markets, a growing budget deficit, and looming uncertainties could ignite a...

Exploring “The Powell Paradox”: My Op-Ed in The Hill

by Richard Roberts | May 11, 2024 | FOMC, General, Inflation

Monetary policy isn’t just about interest rates but the delicate dance of expectations and reality. In my recent op-ed for The Hill, I delve into how Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s messaging creates paradoxical outcomes that influence everything from inflation...

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