by Brian Weeks | Jul 14, 2025 | Registration, 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.
by Brian Weeks | Dec 22, 2023 | Replays, Webinars
In this webinar in the Short-Term Investing Series, Federated Hermes and Strategic Treasurer will discuss the Federal Reserve’s recent actions and the implications this has on short-term investing. After holding rates steady again in December, and with the Fed now telegraphing an expectation of moving to three rate decreases in 2024, it is important to act wisely. Join the dialogue the day after the Fed’s January policy meeting to hear key factors that can be used to calibrate actions and decisions for investors in pursuing attractive returns in this environment.
