Labor market on the mend, lower rates on the fence?
5/8/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Wars, markets and economic growth
5/1/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Fed chair confirmation hearing: a lot of noise, few new signals
4/24/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Why do consumers feel worse in a strong economy?
4/17/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Inflation rears its ugly face, again
4/10/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
The Iran conflict’s impact on oil prices
3/3/2026
The evolving conflict in Iran could disrupt oil supply, pushing prices higher in the near term.
Economy & Policy
Supreme Court tariff ruling: What does it mean for the economy and markets?
2/26/2026
While there could be near-term market volatility, the long-term outlook for tariff policy is largely unchanged.
Economy & Policy
2026 economic outlook
1/12/2026
Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán evaluates economic conditions heading into 2026.
Economy & Policy
Federal Reserve FOMC minutes show divisions
1/2/2026
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
Addressing concern for the 2030s economy
12/5/2025
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
More exciting than it sounds: the Beige Book
The most human economic report has a name meant to be uninspired.
Economy & Policy