Joe CarsonDec 16, 2024Inflation Politics Have Produced A Lower, Less Volatile Index, Favoring FinanceOver the past several decades, the methods of measuring inflation has changed significantly, frequently shaped by political influences...
Joe CarsonDec 11, 2024Will History Repeat Itself? Fed Staff Warned About Equity Bubble 25 Years AgoAt the beginning of every FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve's research team provides an analysis of economic growth, inflation trends,...
Joe CarsonDec 5, 2024Fed research staff predicted an equity bubble 25 years ago. What actions will policymakers take if they foresee another one?Due to the repetitive nature of economic and financial cycles, analysts frequently encounter phases that resemble previous cycles. At the...
Joe CarsonNov 27, 2024Can the US Attain 3% Growth and Budget Deficit Goals, or Is It Nearing a "Minsky Moment"?Scott Bessent, nominated for Secretary of the US Treasury Department, suggests an economic strategy targeting 3% GDP growth with a 3%...
Joe CarsonNov 26, 2024Is it Possible for the US to Attain the New Treasury Secretary Targets on GDP Growth & Budget Deficit? The financial markets have responded positively to Scott Bessent's nomination for Secretary of the US Treasury Department, as it...
Joe CarsonNov 13, 2024The Viability of the New Administration's Fiscal Policy Will Be Determined by the Bond MarketThe new administration intends to pursue an unconventional fiscal strategy. A key aspect of the strategy involves reducing or abolishing...