In this episode of Grow Money Business we dive into the independence of the federal reserve, including the recent allegations of mortgage fraud by one of the fed’s governors and some of the history of the central bank going back to the early 1900s. We also cover whether active management in bonds makes sense, and everything that’s happened in the markets over the last month.

 

 

Show Notes

[01:39] Markets in a Minute – Recent market trends, including Federal Reserve independence and unemployment number updates

[03:26] Article of the Week – A featured article by Eric Jacobson highlights why inefficiencies in the bond market create strong opportunities for active management.

[10:24] The Federal Reserve – Grant provides some updates on the Federal Reserve

[13:25] Fed Independence – Grant explains the concept of Fed Independence

[19:55] The History of the Federal Reserve – Grant outlines the history of the Federal Reserve

Resources

Why the Bond Market Is Fertile Ground for Active Management | Morningstar 

https://www.morningstar.com/financial-advisors/why-bond-market-is-fertile-ground-active-management