David Chen
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The Fed's Evolving Toolkit for Its Dual Mandate
The Federal Reserve implements its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability by adapting its monetary policy tools. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed has transitioned from a limited-reserves system to an ample-reserves regime, now relying on administered interest rates.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
The Phillips Curve and the Federal Reserve's Evolving Monetary Policy Trade-offs
The Phillips Curve, an economic model linking unemployment and inflation, is crucial for the Federal Reserve's dual mandate but has evolved significantly. Its observed flattening and the increasing importance of inflation expectations challenge traditional monetary policy trade-offs.
Oct 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Understanding the Federal Reserve's Quantitative Tightening Policy
Quantitative Tightening (QT) is a Federal Reserve monetary policy tool designed to shrink its balance sheet and reduce liquidity in the banking system. It operates as the inverse of Quantitative Easing (QE), allowing bonds to mature without reinvestment to put upward pressure on long-term interest rates and cool the economy.
Sep 28, 2026 · 5 min read
University education 2026 costs soar, threatening accessibility
For the 2026-27 academic year, a California resident attending UC Davis will pay $13,104 in tuition and fees, a figure that doesn't include health insurance or living expenses.
Jul 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Iran and Oman to work on pact for Hormuz transit fees
Iran and Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin work on an agreement regarding the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz and to examine charging maritime service fees.
Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Trump Orders DOJ Probe Into Alleged Gas Price Gouging
Brent crude fell below $77 a barrel on Wednesday, even as President Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies for alleged 'gouging'.
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
India's Services PMI Slows to 57.3 in June Amid Deceleration
India's private sector expanded at its slowest pace in three months in June, with the HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) easing to 54.
Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Zerodha's Kamath Explains Why NSE is a 'Cash Machine'
Nithin Kamath, co-founder of India's largest brokerage Zerodha, publicly describes the IPO-bound National Stock Exchange (NSE) as a 'cash generation and distribution machine,' according to Fortune Ind
Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Lula Leads Brazil Presidential Polls; Bolsonaro Ineligible
Jair Bolsonaro received a 27-year prison sentence in 2026 for plotting an alleged coup and seeking to subvert Brazil's democracy, according to Al Jazeera .
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Substack creators navigate strange markets and rising fees
The Free Press, a prominent Substack-native publication, is reportedly in advanced discussions to be acquired by CBS for an estimated $200 million, according to Observer .
Jun 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Oil prices steady, but stability is a mirage amid Hormuz tensions
Despite Hormuz Strait tensions, global oil prices have remained surprisingly steady, though this stability is a mirage.
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Midha's Plan Slashes Compute Costs with GPU Utility Grid
With $1.3 billion in funding commitments, Anjney Midha's AMP PBC is building a GPU utility grid designed to pool underutilized chips and radically undercut the volatile spot market for AI compute. Thi
Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
ECB Nagel: Inflation Forecast Higher as Conflict Fuels Concerns
Euro-area inflation surged to 3.
Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Indonesia central bank raises rates to counter market selloff
Indonesia's rupiah has plummeted to a record low of over 18,000 to the dollar, prompting an emergency 25-basis-point interest rate hike from its central bank, according to Reuters .
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Delta President Eyes Growth in Premium Travel
Delta Airlines President Peter Carter revealed the airline anticipates a 15% year-over-year growth in premium revenue for 2024, significantly outpacing overall passenger revenue.
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Malaysian Attorney General reviews probe into ex-anti-graft chief
Just days after his retirement, former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki faces review by the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) over police probes into alleged threats
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Raizen reaches debt deal with creditors to restructure finances
Raizen SA, the joint venture between Shell and Cosan, has secured an out-of-court agreement covering R$65 billion in debt, a move that sidesteps a potentially lengthy and costly judicial reorganizatio
Jun 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Chinese insurers buy dim sum notes via Bond Connect
Top Chinese insurers have just made their first purchases of yuan-denominated offshore bonds through an expanded southbound investment program, marking a new chapter for China's tightly managed capita
Jun 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Competing Forecasts for AI's Economic Impact: Divergent Assumptions and Projections
Economists hold widely divergent views on artificial intelligence's economic impact, with forecasts ranging from modest GDP increases to trillion-dollar booms, stemming from differing assumptions about AI adoption and its transformative potential.
Jun 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Saudi Contractor Seeks $800 Million IPO to Fuel Growth
Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Co.
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read