Author: Matt Benjamin

Matt has worked as an editorial consultant to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Economist Intelligence Unit and other global macro-institutions. He wrote about markets and economics for U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg News and Investor's Business Daily, among other publications. He also worked for several years as head of political economy for a Financial Times-owned macroeconomic consulting firm, advising hedge funds around the world. Matt’s claim to fame is that he’s interviewed two U.S. presidents and has spoken with five Federal Reserve Chairs from Paul Volcker through Jerome Powell. Matt also served as The Oxford Club’s Editorial Director for two years.

Can the Fed Save Our Portfolios From Coronavirus?

Is the Fed ready to effectively counter the impact the virus might have on the U.S.?

Leave the Taxman in the Cold This Year

Using these tips to retain an additional 4% of your portfolio’s return each year could mean an extra $419,000 in retirement…

Can Stocks Go Any Higher?

A rocket ship blasting off into the heavens

If investors continue to believe the economy is strong and that there are great opportunities in the market… then the entire market can definitely head higher.

The Iron Triangle Holds

The usual suspects – corporations, the wealthy and investors – will pay for this…

Forget the Fed

Fed rate hike

The Fed’s magic has dwindled to a couple of card tricks and a handful of magic feed corn…

This Patch of the Swamp Won’t Be Drained

American Drug Cost Survey

If you don’t think money talks on Capitol Hill, I’d like to show you a nice bridge in Brooklyn I can get you for cheap…

Volatility Is Here to Stay

S&P 500 Volatility

If Trump’s trade war with China and the general fear of recession aren’t exciting enough for you, there’s also this on the horizon…

Banks Are in a Dangerous Race to Zero

More than 30 central banks around the world have cut interest rates this year…