Gary Siegel

Recent inflation data suggests an expected pickup in inflation, but economists see a different picture.

While the worst of the predictions failed to materialize — unemployment never hit the levels expected and most numbers started improving after a month or two — a second wave of the virus could take another bite out of the economy.

Many observers expect the Fed to move to yield curve control in September. But not everyone is sure this move will be needed.

When the pandemic ends, the Fed must remove accommodation, unlike after the Great Recession.

Steve Skancke, chief economic advisor at Keel Point, discusses negative interest rates and what parts of the market would suffer most from their implementation. Gary Siegel hosts.

Gary Zimmerman, CEO of MaxMyInterest, discusses the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the challenges of responding to the coronavirus pandemic and the issues it caused, and why interest rates may have to stay low for longer than many expect. Gary Siegel hosts.

The Federal Open Market Committee meeting that began Tuesday will be unique because rates remain at the zero lower bound and the Fed has taken many actions to ensure smooth markets since the economic shutdown to contain the coronavirus.

Uncertainty remains the only constant regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and two Federal Reserve Bank presidents offered positive thoughts, although no definitive answers.

Although there’s still no way to tell how long the COVID-19 shutdown will last, or how much economic damage will result, the Federal Reserve’s speedy descent to the zero lower bound will assist the recovery, according to a report.

Municipal market participants are confused, to say the least, about the Federal Reserve and its ability to buy long-term municipal securities. And there’s a good reason for the puzzlement.