Federal Reserve
As the Federal Reserve grapples with a complex economic landscape in early 2026, Governor Michelle Bowman has delivered a striking shift in rhetoric, signaling that the central bank’s work in lowering interest rates is far from over. Speaking at the Outlook '26: The New England Economic Forum on
Labor Market
The United States labor market hit a significant speed bump in the final month of 2025, sending ripples of uncertainty through Wall Street and the hallowed halls of the Federal Reserve. According to the latest data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increased by a meager 50,
Private Equity
As of early January 2026, the "Great Hesitation" that gripped the private equity landscape for nearly three years has officially thawed. With the Federal Reserve signaling a sustained period of interest rate stability and a "soft landing" successfully navigated in 2025, the massive reservoir of private
Stock Market
The festive optimism that propelled Wall Street toward record highs throughout December hit a significant roadblock on Monday, December 29, 2025. In a sharp reversal of the traditional "Santa Claus Rally," U.S. investors pivoted toward a stance of year-end caution, snapping recent winning streaks across all three