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Iran war complicates global policy outlook
We just don’t know This was a central bank “tour de force” kind of week, with considerable divergence in reactions to the Iran war from the various monetary policy makers around the world. We would...
Iran conflict overshadows mixed global data
Softer growth, hotter inflation signals Revisions to Q4 GDP delivered a softer read on consumer spending. This was not particularly surprising; in fact, it had been the previously reported...
February payroll shock flags AI job loss risk
Renewed labor market jitters We had always viewed the seemingly strong January payroll number with a big dose of skepticism. The February update, which showed a surprising 92k decline in employment...
CalTRUST Update
Post Federal Reserve Meeting Q&A
As part of our initiative to bring timely market information to California public agencies, CalTRUST Chief Executive Officer Laura Labanieh held a brief Q&A with State Street Investment Management’s Vice President, Portfolio Strategist Will Goldthwait to reflect on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting:
Post Fed Q&A March 2026
As part of our initiative to bring timely market information to California public agencies, CalTRUST Chief Executive Officer Laura Labanieh Kitson had a brief Q&A with State Street Investment Management's Vice President, Portfolio Strategist Will Goldthwait to...
Post Fed Q&A January 2026
As part of our initiative to bring timely market information to California public agencies, CalTRUST Chief Executive Officer Laura Labanieh Kitson had a brief Q&A with State Street Investment Management's Vice President, Portfolio Strategist Will Goldthwait to...
Post Fed Q&A December 2025
Laura: So, what did the Fed do? I heard there were dissents! Drama?Will: The FOMC lowered the target range by 25bp. No surprise. Although a month ago it would have been a big surprise. Chair Powell was asked about this in today’s press conference (the move from...
Post Fed Q&A October 2025
As part of our initiative to bring timely market information to California public agencies, CalTRUST Chief Executive Officer Laura Labanieh Kitson had a brief Q&A with State Street Investment Management's Vice President, Portfolio Strategist Will Goldthwait to...
Post Fed Q&A September 2025
Laura: What did the Fed do, and should I panic?Will: They cut rates 25 bps to 4–4¼%—think of it as an “insurance cut,” not a fire alarm. Policy’s been restrictive, but with revised job numbers and higher uncertainty, the balance of risks has tilted toward labor‑market...
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Exploring Variable vs Constant NAV Investment Options
Understanding the differences between stable or constant net asset value (CNAV) and floating or variable net asset value (VNAV) funds, the benefits and challenges.
