Algenon Cash, Managing Director of Wharton Gladden & Company, recently hosted a conversation with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Executive Matt Martin, examining economic conditions and trends shaping businesses and communities across the region.
The discussion focused on regional economic performance, labor market dynamics, inflationary pressures, and the factors influencing business investment and consumer confidence. Particular attention was given to how national monetary policy translates into local and regional economic outcomes.
Drawing on Dr. Martin’s role within the Federal Reserve System, the conversation provided insight into how data is gathered, interpreted, and used to inform policy considerations, as well as how business leaders and investors can better understand macroeconomic signals when making long-term decisions.
Wharton Gladden & Company regularly engages leaders across finance, policy, and economic development to contribute informed perspective on the forces shaping capital allocation, strategy, and regional growth.
The full interview is available below.
Uncertainty in the Economy: A Conversation with Dr. Martin
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