National Economic Update
This presentation will cover current economic conditions in the United States along with expected economic outcomes in the short and longer terms. In addition, the session will cover current monetary policy decisions of the Federal Reserve and how this is impacting businesses as well as households.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current stance of the FOMC with regards to inflation targets and the federal funds rate
- Gain a better understanding of how FOMC actions, via monetary policy, impact the decision-making of both people and firms
- Discuss current employment conditions, with special attention paid to the changing dynamics of the workforce and the future of labor supply
