The apolitical Fed is becoming a political target
Breakfast with Benjamin: Even though it's designed and expected to be apolitical, the Federal Reserve is becoming a popular target of political attacks.
- When all else fails, blame the Fed. Even though it’s designed and expected to be apolitical, the Federal Reserve is becoming a popular target of political attacks from all sides. The Fed did it
- Making the case for a portfolio of 100% equities. Diversity and risk management is where you look for it. Bonds are unattractive and stocks are diverse
- Some of the ways a Fed rate hike might hit your clients. Borrowing, refinancing gets more expensive
- A rough patch for ideological economist Paul Krugman. First, Ireland makes him eat crow. Then he has a hissy fit over the next Minneapolis Fed president.
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