by admin | Dec 11, 2025 | QA: Post Federal Reserve Meeting
Laura: So, what did the Fed do? I heard there were dissents! Drama?Will: The FOMC lowered the target range by 25bp. No surprise. Although a month ago it would have been a big surprise. Chair Powell was asked about this in today’s press conference (the move from...
by admin | Nov 30, 2025 | Market Update
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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...
