International

Why food prices rise even when harvests are strong

Strong Harvests, Still High Prices: The Food Cost Mystery

Robust harvests typically suggest lower food prices, yet the connection between production volumes and what consumers pay is anything but straightforward. Retail prices emerge from the combined influe...

Investments and Business

How are higher-for-longer interest rates changing portfolio construction?

Portfolio Adjustments for a Higher-for-Longer Rate Climate

Interest rates that stay elevated for an extended period reshape the investment landscape. Central banks have signaled a willingness to keep policy rates higher to control inflation and maintain financial stability, even if economic growth slows. For portfolio construction, this ...