by Brian Weeks | Oct 27, 2025 | Registration, Webinars
As 2025 concludes, treasury and finance professionals face continued uncertainty surrounding monetary policy, market stability, and economic direction. This session will examine the evolving relationship between fiscal priorities and the Federal Reserve, including how leadership dynamics and policy decisions may influence interest rates, liquidity, and corporate access to capital. Panelists will also discuss some practical implications of these developments for treasury strategy and risk management. Attendees will gain perspective on key factors shaping the economic outlook heading into 2026 and what treasury teams should be aware of to remain agile amid shifting policy and market conditions.
by Brian Weeks | Jul 14, 2025 | Replays, Webinars
Explore the Federal Reserve’s current position and potential future moves in this timely webinar. Join Federated Hermes and Strategic Treasurer as we discuss how upcoming Fed decisions could impact money market funds, liquidity investments, and short-term fixed income strategies. This session will provide insights into today’s rate environment, highlight potential shifts when rate cuts occur, and review considerations around extending investments further out on the curve. Treasurers will gain a broader perspective on balancing liquidity needs with yield opportunities amid evolving economic conditions.
by Brian Weeks | May 19, 2025 | Replays, Webinars
Nearly five months into the new administration in the US, there is much to cover. The panelists will begin by reviewing the key expectations and results of the administration and the Fed during the first half of 2025. The discussion will then shift to cover the current status of the economy and examine the economic outlook for the remainder of 2025 into 2026. From trade and tariffs to action and reaction, there is much to consider from an economic perspective.
by Brian Weeks | Aug 30, 2024 | Replays, Webinars
With the 2024 US presidential election quickly approaching, persisting uncertainty poses questions about how the results will affect markets in the short and long term. Join Phil Orlando, John Mosko, and Craig Jeffery for a 30-minute session where they will discuss how the markets are expected to be impacted by a win on either side and offer a short-term view of the liquidity market and a long-term view of the equity market, with distinct fiscal policies in play.
by Brian Weeks | Apr 8, 2024 | Replays, Webinars
This fast-paced webinar will review the key statements and outcomes of the FOMC meeting from the prior day. The panelists will also discuss trends in the economy and the liquidity market. This discussion will cover investor portfolios, the role money market funds are playing in these portfolios, and their features compared to deposit products and direct securities.
