Trump is feeling pretty good about his chances of getting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Real good. The president told reporters Friday he’s confident …
Matthew Richard

Matthew Richard
Matthew Richard is a seasoned economist and Portfolio Manager at Hataf Capital, specializing in global macroeconomic trends and fixed income strategy. With 15 years of experience as Head of Global Fixed Income Securities Trading at UBS, Matthew brings unparalleled expertise in bond markets, interest rate dynamics, and portfolio management. His insights are regularly featured in Financial Times, Morningstar, and Seeking Alpha, where his deep understanding of global markets and capital flows is widely respected. At Hataf Capital, he leads macroeconomic research and strategy, helping investors navigate complex market cycles with clarity and conviction.
- Economies
Trump is about to ‘Fire’ Fed Chair Powell WH Official Says
by Matthew Richard 2 minutes readTrump Signals He’ll Fire Fed Chair Powell After GOP Lawmakers Give Green Light President Donald Trump told Republican lawmakers Tuesday evening he plans to fire Federal …
The Federal Reserve’s inflation fight hit another bump in May as prices continued their stubborn march away from the central bank’s target. Core inflation rose to …
- Economies
Here are the three reasons why tariffs have yet to drive inflation higher
by Matthew Richard 3 minutes readThe numbers are in, and they’re telling a surprising story. Despite all the hand-wringing about Donald Trump‘s tariffs, inflation data this week came in surprisingly tame. …
Britain’s government is walking a fiscal tightrope. And it’s bond market getting wobblier by the day. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announced Wednesday that her government would …
- Economies
Consumer sentiment reading rebounds to much higher level than expected as people get over tariff shock
by Matthew Richard 2 minutes readEconomic anxiety took a breather in early June. Consumers dialed back their pessimism about inflation and the broader economy, thanks to what looks like progress in …