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Plan ahead with interest rates in mind
Hear Dr. Seifried's insights and reactions following the release of major economic reports, like the FOMC ratings and GDP releases.
Dr. Seifried is Chief Economist and Strategic Adviser at BNK Advisory Group. He is also professor of economics and business at Lafayette College in Easton, PA, and a faculty member of numerous graduate banking schools.
In his video updates, Dr. Seifried shares macroeconomic insights and his reactions following the release of major economic reports, including Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) ratings and GDP releases.
July 2023
View the latest Macroeconomic and Interest Rate Outlook presented by Dr. Ed Seifried
Disclaimer: This material is for informational purposes only and cannot be relied on to replace your own judgment in assessing the accuracy or relevance of the information to your own operations. This material is not intended to provide investment, tax, estate planning or legal advice. Nothing in this material shall constitute a commitment by AgWest to lend money or extend credit. This material is provided independent of any lending, other financing or insurance transaction. This material is a compilation of outside sources and the various authors’ opinions. AgWest does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, opinion, product, or service referenced by third parties related to this content.
June 2023
View the latest Macroeconomic and Interest Rate Outlook presented by Dr. Ed Seifried
Disclaimer: This material is for informational purposes only and cannot be relied on to replace your own judgment in assessing the accuracy or relevance of the information to your own operations. This material is not intended to provide investment, tax, estate planning or legal advice. Nothing in this material shall constitute a commitment by AgWest to lend money or extend credit. This material is provided independent of any lending, other financing or insurance transaction. This material is a compilation of outside sources and the various authors’ opinions. AgWest does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, opinion, product, or service referenced by third parties related to this content.
May 2023
View the latest Macroeconomic and Interest Rate Outlook presented by Dr. Ed Seifried
Disclaimer: This material is for informational purposes only and cannot be relied on to replace your own judgment in assessing the accuracy or relevance of the information to your own operations. This material is not intended to provide investment, tax, estate planning or legal advice. Nothing in this material shall constitute a commitment by AgWest to lend money or extend credit. This material is provided independent of any lending, other financing or insurance transaction. This material is a compilation of outside sources and the various authors’ opinions. AgWest does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, opinion, product, or service referenced by third parties related to this content.
March 2023
View the latest Macroeconomic and Interest Rate Outlook presented by Dr. Ed Seifried
Disclaimer: This material is for informational purposes only and cannot be relied on to replace your own judgment in assessing the accuracy or relevance of the information to your own operations. This material is not intended to provide investment, tax, estate planning or legal advice. Nothing in this material shall constitute a commitment by AgWest to lend money or extend credit. This material is provided independent of any lending, other financing or insurance transaction. This material is a compilation of outside sources and the various authors’ opinions. AgWest does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, opinion, product, or service referenced by third parties related to this content.
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Economic and Social Disruptors: Mega Trends
Top Producers’ Response to Inflation, Interest Rates and Volatile Times
An Executive Mindset, Regardless of Size
What Got You Here Will Not Get You There!
Getting Started: First Generation
Spring Radar Screen
Interest Rate Scenarios for Financial Projections
The Five Percent Better Challenge
A Dose of the Real World
Strategies for Business Success
Farm and Ranch Land Perspectives
Steps for Managing Risk and Opportunities
The Global Economic Shuffle
Pitfalls of Business Transition
Booms and Busts of Land Values
Financial Sensitivity Testing
Quick Hitter Questions
Top Producers’ Response to Inflation, Interest Rates and Volatile Times
An Executive Mindset, Regardless of Size
What Got You Here Will Not Get You There!
Getting Started: First Generation
Spring Radar Screen
Interest Rate Scenarios for Financial Projections
The Five Percent Better Challenge
A Dose of the Real World
Strategies for Business Success
Farm and Ranch Land Perspectives
Steps for Managing Risk and Opportunities
The Global Economic Shuffle
Pitfalls of Business Transition
Booms and Busts of Land Values
Financial Sensitivity Testing
Quick Hitter Questions
Updates from the Fed
Quarterly Economic Update
Updates from The Fed
Catch up on the latest from The Fed by reading the FOMC Meeting Update Report by Dr. Seifried.
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September 2023
Economic Indicators Data
Check out the most recent Economic Indicators Report from September 19, 2023.
July 2023
FOMC Meeting Update
Learn more about the implications of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decisions.
November 2022
Consumer Price Index Report
Review this report to see the average change in prices over time for a fixed market basket of goods and services.