Why does the Federal Reserve plan to keep short-term interest rates near zero? This week's video examines the other half of the Fed's dual mandate: maximum sustainable employment.

Video replay of Quarterly Market Update. Recorded live on July 20th, 2021. Jason and Dan discuss major themes driving the market. Edited digest.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June came out this week. Markets broadly reacted with skepticism, perhaps believing that the Fed would have to raise interest rates sooner than expected. (video)

Markets are unpredictable in the short term. One way to smooth out the ride is to diversify assets. But there's more; segmenting assets into multiple consumption periods we believe is just as important. (video)

It’s not you, it’s U.S. The Declaration of Independence—the ultimate breakup letter. As Americans, we preserve the vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Happy Independence Day.

Eighteen dots are used on the FOMC's dot-plot to display interest rate projections of its committee members. Watch the video and connect the dots with us. (video)

This week you will learn about: what the index does and doesn't track and so-called flaws in reporting. We'll go beyond headlines like, "Prices Jumped 5% in May From Year Earlier, Faster Than Expected," to understand what it might mean for you. (video)