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Congratulations Chatham Financial on being one of our 2024 CRE's Best Places to Work! 🎉 The best place to work is more than benefits packages, compensation and flexibility. Although all the aforementioned matter, we also considered examples set by corporate leadership, the company's spirit to giving back, and the affection employees help at these firms. Read the reasons behind our picks: https://lnkd.in/ggUd5xGS
In our recent Expert Conversation, Matthew Henry, Chatham's Managing Partner and CEO, and Suzy Welch, Professor of Management Practice, NYU Stern School of Business, discussed the value of friendships over networking, evolving workplace culture, professional mentorship, and more. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eaXf2pGm #ExpertConversations #SuzyWelch #WorkplaceCulture #Authenticity #Leadership
On Tuesday, July 2, Fed Chair Jerome Powell told the audience at an ECB conference in Portugal, “Inflation, after pausing in the first quarter, shows signs of resuming its disinflation trend.” ▶ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQQGTCzy #Inflation #InterestRates Although this is good news in general, Powell noted the Fed wants increased confidence this trend will persist before beginning to loosen its policy. For the last year, the Fed has kept its target rate steady at 5.25%–5.50%. #FederalReserve #EuropeanCentralBank
In our latest Expert Conversation, Matthew Henry, Chatham's Managing Partner and CEO, and Suzy Welch, Professor of Management Practice, NYU Stern School of Business, discuss professional mentorship, authenticity in one's work, and evolving workplace culture. Watch the full video:https://lnkd.in/eaXf2pGm #ExpertConversations #SuzyWelch #WorkplaceCulture #Authenticity #Leadership
May’s personal consumption expenditures data was released last Friday, matching expectations and showing a continued decline in inflation towards the Fed’s 2.00% mandate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euPKVReH #Inflation #MarketUpdate More surprising data came from consumer spending and income, with personal income higher and personal spending lower than anticipated. Market participants continue to monitor domestic and international geopolitical events for potential impacts on interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity risk. #InterestRates #Commodities
In the complex world of derivatives, understanding the real cost goes beyond just considering opportunity costs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejBgK-Hy #derivatives #hedging While evaluating potential gains or losses from hedging versus not hedging is important, it’s only a piece of the puzzle. The actual transaction costs involved in entering derivative contracts, which can be hidden and not immediately apparent, can greatly affect the overall cost-efficiency of a hedging strategy. #capitalmarkets
This week, Amol Dhargalkar visited the Bloomberg Surveillance studio to discuss how to approach hedging in the current markets, where he sees near-term risk for corporations, and whether the strong U.S. dollar will continue. Watch the full segment starting at 2:47:00. #bloomberg #hedging #currency #riskmanagement
Rising demand and declining inventories drove oil prices higher for the second straight week, while other economic indicators provided mixed signals of economic strength. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eja6Suvg #MarketUpdate #Corporates #Commodities
Bloomberg's Daybreak Europe spoke with Jackie Bowie yesterday morning before the Bank of England released their interest rates decision. Jackie discussed why the MPC was likely to hold rates, and when and why the BoE is likely to cut rates this year. 📺 Watch the full clip: https://lnkd.in/guSwH3hx #bankofengland #interestrates #monetarypolicy #bloomberg #europe
Today, the Bank of England kept rates on hold at 5.25%, with few changes to its statement. The decision was described as "finely balanced" for some policymakers, suggesting potential support for a rate cut in August. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqXgwKsY The European Central Bank cut interest rates this month, the first in nearly five years and the second of the Group of 10 central banks, after Canada’s rate cuts the day before. The ECB lowered its main refinancing rate to 4.25% and the deposit rate to 3.75%. President Lagarde stated that if inflation continues to decline, there may be further rate cuts. #EuropeanCentralBank #BankofEngland #BoE #ECB #MonetaryPolicy #Inflation #InterestRates
