Economic Commentary
Employment weakness is driving the mood
February 06, 2026 Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. A couple of weeks ago, on Jan. 23, 2026, we dedicated part of the weekly commentaries to the mismatch between the economy and how American consumers feel about it. We said that measures of consumer confidence and consumer sentiment were not […]
Employment remains weak, but a recovery is in the cards
Economy & Policy January 16, 2026 Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. The biggest concern for the Federal Reserve (Fed) today is the weakness in employment over the last year, and especially during the second half of the year. This weakness was behind its decision to resume interest rate cuts […]
What the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ means for your business
Business Ownership The 2025 legislation has implications for businesses of all sizes. The sweeping tax and spending law signed on July 4, 2025, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes key provisions and potential tax planning opportunities for businesses and their owners. The scope of the changes emphasizes the value of having a collaborative professional team, in which […]
Drive with caution, low visibility ahead (and behind)
Economy & Policy January 09, 2026 Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. Our forecast for 2026 is for a strengthening US economy on the back of a strong fiscal spending profile due to the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This is the basis of our expectation […]