In this article and video, NYU professor Aswath Damodaran makes the data-driven case that the Federal Reserve’s influence over interest rates, the economy, and financial markets is far more limited than conventional wisdom suggests.
In his recent letter to shareholders, Christopher Davis highlights that the era of near-zero interest rates ended in March 2022 when the Federal Reserve started raising rates. This shift marks a return to a more normal economic environment, though it may bring volatility and disruptions.
At the Oaktree Conference 2024, Howard Marks highlighted a shift in the economic environment from a period of ease for business, finance, and investing to one of increased normalcy. He suggested that this transition could lead to slower economic growth, reduced profit margins, and decreased investor optimism
