Ready, Set, Rate Hike

The Federal Reserve meets this week and in all likelihood will raise short-term interest rates for the first time since emergency levels of monetary accommodation were provided to markets after the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Should We Trust the Polls?

As the race for the White House enters the homestretch, some indicators suggest the election may be closer than polls are saying. GDP, stock performance, and the US dollar all have a history of picking the winner.