Recent increases in the Fed’s balance sheet may not have the same impact on money supply, growth and equities as in previous cycles.
Aug 2022
Why central banks are baffling investors
<p>The Federal Reserve has spent more than a decade buying up government debt as part of a post-2008 program to support the economy, also known as quantitative easing. Now with inflation reaching record highs, those days are over, and a new era of quantitative tightening is emerg ... Show More
17m 38s
May 2021
Inflation risks: 'too much complacency'?
In this week’s episode of IG’s Trading the Markets podcast, IGTV’s Victoria Scholar speaks to Daniel Lacalle, chief economist at Tressis, about the post-pandemic recovery for the US economy, monetary and fiscal policy, and the potential economic risks ahead. Lacalle says there is ... Show More
18m 56s
May 2024
Smart Treasury Moves for Liquidity Management
The economic outlook remains complicated. On the one hand, the U.S. and Canadian economies have exhibited remarkable resilience. On the other hand, inflation remains stubbornly high despite central banks’ best efforts, and that’s delaying the start of expected interest rate cuts. ... Show More
53m 21s
Apr 2022
Summers Predicts U.S. Recession More Likely Than a Soft Landing
Last year, Larry Summers famously shot down one of the Federal Reserve's favorite buzzwords, "transitory." This year, he's taking aim at "soft landing."The Harvard University professor, former Treasury secretary and paid Bloomberg contributor says a combination of high inflation ... Show More
31m 39s