Are higher interest rates here to stay?

Are higher interest rates here to stay?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes I’ve heard a number of people say yes.Let’s look at why they aren’t. First and foremost,Raising interest rates is a costly way for the government to fund itself. In fact,The government recently hit its debt ceiling, largely thanks to...
You know what’s scary?

You know what’s scary?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes You know what’s scary?Riding 20ft waves on a tiny boat in Colombia. You know what’s not scary?Deposit to Loan Ratios. A few years ago I was visiting Colombia with my family and we decided to visit a National Park and we would take a...
Banks are struggling to keep up with technology trends.

Banks are struggling to keep up with technology trends.

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Banks are struggling to keep up with technology trends. But it’s only because that’s what they’re telling themselves.Let me explain. The problem isn’t keeping up with technology,It’s feeling like you HAVE to. What’s the point of...
Powell Clarifies Fed’s Role on Climate

Powell Clarifies Fed’s Role on Climate

By: Ken Chase Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered remarks during an appearance at the Symposium on Central Bank Independence hosted by Sweden’s central bank. In addition to comments focused on monetary policy...