Economic Commentary

Economy & Policy September 12, 2025 Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the horizon, we’ve taken a closer look at recent economic developments to better understand the landscape Federal Reserve (Fed) officials will be navigating during the two-day meeting, which begins September 16. […]

Economy & Policy September 05, 2025 Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. We are playing with our words in the title of this section. It is not that we believe the Federal Reserve (Fed) is not going to deliver a rate cut in September, because it will. The problem now is that […]

Estate & Giving How to make a meaningful impact with your RMDs. Financial stability, legacy and personal fulfillment are just a few reasons why so many people aged 50 to 80 are committed to giving. A recent study revealed that 78% of this age group say giving plays a significant role in their lives. These […]

Economy & Policy August 15, 2025 Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. Over 42 million Americans owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt, yet only 38% are actively repaying their loans, according to the US Department of Education. The remaining borrowers are in default, delinquency, forbearance, deferment, or grace periods. On […]