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US inflation surprises but signals unclear

Hotter inflation prints reignite rate hike debate There is no denying that the April inflation data came in pretty hot. Consumer price inflation accelerated another half a percentage point to 3.8% YoY, the highest read since May 2023. Much of this reflected ongoing increases in energy prices, with energy commodities now up 29.2% YoY. For comparison, the same category printed -5.2% YoY as...

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US labor data improve but risks remain ahead

US labor data improve but risks remain ahead

Better labor market news We can easily outline two very different narratives around the US labor market, but it is fair to say that last week’s data flow was more supportive of the constructive...

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Central banks hold, but tensions drive risk

Central banks hold, but tensions drive risk

Fed on hold as outlook turns more binary The April Fed meeting was not about doing but about signaling. The decision on rates was always a given: don’t do anything while you await clarity on what...

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CalTRUST Update

Post Federal Reserve Meeting Q&A

As part of our initiative to bring timely market information to California public agencies, CalTRUST Chief Executive Officer Laura Labanieh held a brief Q&A with State Street Investment Management’s Vice President, Portfolio Strategist Will Goldthwait to reflect on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting:

Post Fed Q&A April 2026

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 to...

Post Fed Q&A March 2026

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 to...

Post Fed Q&A January 2026

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 to...

Post Fed Q&A December 2025

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...

Post Fed Q&A October 2025

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 to...

Speakers: Laura and Will
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Exploring Variable vs Constant NAV Investment Options

Understanding the differences between stable or constant net asset value (CNAV) and floating or variable net asset value (VNAV) funds, the benefits and challenges.

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