Jeanette Garretty on Bloomberg TV Daybreak Australia

August 4, 2022 – Chief Economist and Managing Director, Jeanette Garretty appeared on air with Bloomberg LP to discuss expectations of the latest nonfarm payrolls data in the US and the policy path of the Federal Reserve. Jeanette commented that these numbers have a “huge amount of significance” – hear her insights here: https://bloom.bg/3Q4uGOy

2022 Mid Year Outlook Webinar

July 21, 2022 – With the 1st half of 2022 behind us, our Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty and Chief Investment Officer Stuart Katz discuss their economic and market outlooks for the 2nd half of the year. Head of Wealth Planning Mallon FitzPatrick will also share financial planning advice to keep in mind for the remainder […]

Why is Inflation Bad? 3 Effects of Inflation

July 29, 2022 – Chief Economist and Managing Director, Jeanette Garretty was featured in Forbes to discuss ‘Why Is Inflation Bad? 3 Effects of Inflation.’ Jeanette commented, “In every economic environment, there are winners and losers, and inflation is no exception. However, the longer high inflation persists, the harder it is to find winners.” Read […]

Jeanette Garretty on TD Ameritrade

June 22, 2022 Chief Economist and Managing Director, Jeanette Garretty appeared on TD Ameritrade Market on Close with host Oliver Renick. She commented, “There is a reasonable risk of a technical recession. Continued strength in employment is a factor to consider. Things are changing in the housing market. There is a repricing in the stock […]

Jeanette Garretty on Yahoo Finance

June 15, 2022 Chief Economist and Managing Director, Jeanette Garretty appeared on Yahoo Finance discussing “The Fed’s 75 basis point rate hike is ‘a big move but makes sense’” “The Fed likes to be in charge of where the credit markets are going and be sort of ahead. They haven’t been ahead,” says Garretty, “they […]

Jeanette Garretty on Money Life

June 9 – 2022 Our Chief Economist, Jeanette Garretty appeared on Money Life to discuss “Yes, a recession is coming, but ‘garden-variety’ and short.” “U.S. economic recession, with a couple of quarters negative and then a fairly quick rebound in economic activity with the markets leading that rebound quite sharply,” says Garretty. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3GVrSPU

Now What?

By Jeanette Garretty, Chief Economist April 29, 2022 – First Quarter US GDP growth has landed with a resounding thud. Yes, consumer spending and business investment grew strongly, preventing the GDP growth number from being far worse than -1.4%. The preference, therefore, would be to look past the “special factors” with a negative growth impact: […]

Jeanette Garretty on Bloomberg TV

March 10, 2022 – Jeanette Garretty was featured live on Bloomberg TV Daybreak Australia discussing the current economic climate, the actions this week of the European Central Bank and breaking down the inflation surge for viewers.  Watch see Jeanette’s full interview here: https://bloom.bg/3CIpMRu

Powell Plows Ahead Toward Rate Hikes with Eyes on War Impact

March 2, 2022 – Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty was featured in Craig Torres’ Bloomberg coverage “Powell Plows Ahead Toward Rate Hikes With Eyes on War Impact.” Jeanette shared, “Monetary policy at the point we are at right now is primarily tactical. Over time the impact of Ukraine and the sanctions will become more apparent, and […]

What is the Prime Rate?

February 15, 2022 – Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty was featured in Forbes Advisor discussing the Prime Rate, how it is determined and its impact on the economy and consumers. “There is a rule of thumb that the prime rate is “fed funds plus 3,” says Garretty. “When the Fed funds rate changes, one bank will usually […]

2022 Economic and Investment Outlook Webinar

January 20, 2022 – The beginning of 2022 conjures memories of Yogi Berra’s quote “It’s déjà vu all over again” in several respects, such as rising Covid counts, rising interest rate expectations, and persistent dysfunction in Washington D.C. Our Chief Economist, Jeanette Garretty and Chief Investment Officer, Stuart Katz, discuss their economic and investment outlooks […]