Not the time to lack ‘conviction’
One of the numerous costs of President Donald Trump’s assault on US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is casting monetary policy as black and white. It might have seemed that way decades ago. Before former Fed chair Ben Bernanke essentially opened it to the public, the Fed was a black box. It communicated primarily through […]
The answer is, ‘No’
This is one of those instances when it is best to be direct. As soon as the news hit about Moody’s recent downgrade of the US credit rating, we knew cash managers would be fielding questions about its impact on US money market funds. There are no ramifications: the rating agency has affirmed its Aaa-mf […]
Your guide to money market funds
Fast reading A money market fund (MMF) is a professionally managed, diversified investment vehicle designed to meet short-term cash-management needs or serve as a lower-risk alternative to the volatility of stocks or longer-term bonds. MMFs consist of highly liquid, high-quality money market instruments with the primary objective of providing current income, consistent with liquidity and […]
Trump’s tariffs and credit spreads: is the pain over?
(This webinar aired on April 10th 2025) Topics The impact of inflation and interest rate changes on investment strategies. Navigating global policy changes. Strategies for managing global short-term and liquidity markets. For more timely insights, explore the latest Institutional POV. Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch […]
Global Liquidity Lens, March 2025
(This webcast aired on March 26th 2025) Topics The impact of inflation and interest rate changes on investment strategies. Navigating global policy changes. Strategies for managing global short-term and liquidity markets. Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now For more information on Federated Hermes’ […]
Another banner year for liquidity?
2025 Outlook
