by admin | Oct 29, 2025 | QA: Post Federal Reserve Meeting
As part of our initiative to bring timely market information to California public agencies, CalTRUST Chief Executive Officer Laura Labanieh Kitson had a brief Q&A with State Street Investment Management’s Vice President, Portfolio Strategist Will Goldthwait...
by admin | Sep 18, 2025 | QA: Post Federal Reserve Meeting
Laura: What did the Fed do, and should I panic?Will: They cut rates 25 bps to 4–4¼%—think of it as an “insurance cut,” not a fire alarm. Policy’s been restrictive, but with revised job numbers and higher uncertainty, the balance of risks has tilted toward labor‑market...
by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | QA: Post Federal Reserve Meeting
Laura: What’s the Fed’s current stance on interest rates and the economy?Will: The Fed held rates steady at 4.25–4.50%, basically telling the markets: “We’re good… for now.” Think of it like a nervous parent waiting to see if their kid actually studied...
by admin | Jun 24, 2025 | QA: Post Federal Reserve Meeting
Like a Thermostat Set to “Let’s Wait and See”
Laura: So, another meeting the Fed’s on hold? Will: The Fed decided to keep interest rates right where they are—like a thermostat set to “let’s wait and see.” They think the current setting is...
by admin | Jun 23, 2025 | Agendas and Minutes
May 14, 2025 – 10:30amAgendaLocation: Zoom June 25-26, 2025AgendaLocation: 900 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA October 22-23, 2025Agenda PendingLocation: 1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel, CA
