Money & Politics with John Heltman from American Banker

Interest rates, inflation, and regulations around cryptocurrencies are today’s hottest topics, but there is much more to the role of the Federal Reserve in shaping today’s economy.  In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, is joined by ​​John Heltman, Editor-in-Chief of American Banker Magazine, for a discussion examining the impact of money and politics on the American investor over the last two years. Key Takeaways:[1:15] John’s journey to American Banker Magazine and his podcast Bankshot. [6:27] American Banker’s mission and the evolving journalism landscape. [8:23] The biggest stories in banking politics that probably aren’t on consumer radars. [17:07] Cryptocurrencies and the government- where and when do they intersect?  [23:36] The independent and dependent nature of the Fed. [34:05] Inflation, interest rates, and how markets are absorbing the current fed rate path. [37:13] There is so much more to focus on with the Fed than just inflation and interest rates. [41:24] Details about the $600 IRS proposal. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet