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Cash Is Both Shield and Sword

The current politics crises again point to the importance of clever cash investing. Historically, those who maintained unleveraged positions and proactively de-risked their portfolios were the ones best positioned to endure market turmoil and emerge stronger on the...

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 had a brief Q&A with State Street Global Advisors’ Vice President, Portfolio Strategist Will Goldthwait to reflect on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting:

Market News

Current Data Less Relevant Amid Changes

Current Data Less Relevant Amid Changes

The February inflation data was, on the margin, better than expected, and so was the January JOLTS report. However, both data points have diminished relevance amid the onslaught of policy...

Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain?

Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain?

Amid a slew of disappointing data releases and fever-pitch anxiety over tariff policy and DOGE actions, the February jobs report offered a welcome reprieve and a signal of resilience. It may not be...

Consumers Do Not Like Tariffs!
Consumers Do Not Like Tariffs!

It is rare that in a payroll week the main focus of the conversation is not the US labor market, but tariffs are certainly stealing the thunder nowadays. The week began with imminent 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada…which were then both delayed for 30 days. 10%...

Strong Economy, Cautious Fed
Strong Economy, Cautious Fed

The US economy grew 2.3% saar (q/q, seasonally adjusted annualized) in Q4, slightly below expectations. What was surprising was not the top line number, but the details. Consumer spending was exceedingly strong, equipment investment surprisingly soft, and inventory...

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