In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Debbie Cunningham and John Mosko of Federated Hermes about expectations for 2026. They cover interest rate policy, Fed leadership changes, inflation pressure, and investment strategy. How should treasury teams respond to a slow-growth environment and policy uncertainty? Listen in for insight.
In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with John Mosko and Sue Hill of Federated Hermes about Jerome Powell’s final months as Fed Chair and what a leadership change could mean for markets, rates, and policy transparency. They cover potential successors, economic risks, and how treasury teams can prepare for evolving FOMC dynamics and potential impacts in 2026.
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.
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.
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.