Economic Commentary

Economy & Policy March 27, 2026 Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. Although we will publish individual indicators on Friday, April 3, 2026, markets will be closed in observance of Good Friday. As a result, we will not be releasing our Weekly Economics next week. This makes the upcoming slew […]

ESTATE & GIVING Understand the differences between giving vehicles. If giving is in your heart, charitable planning vehicles have likely been a topic of conversation with your advisor. There are a variety of options and each has its own benefits, from tax advantages to grant control. By using these planned giving vehicles, you can maximize […]

ECONOMY & POLICY March 20, 2026 Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. Several days after the end of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, markets are starting to second guess the Federal Reserve (Fed) in what is going to be an interesting battle of wills. Sometimes markets try to […]

Economy & Policy March 13, 2026 Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. Although the administration has expressed support for a lower federal funds rate, several policy developments since taking office continue to complicate that objective. In particular, recent tariff actions – some of which were legally challenged and later invalidated […]