Federal Reserve Economic Outlook: Chief Economist Joseph Gruber, Ph.D.

Join us for a special economic outlook forum featuring Joseph Gruber, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Economist, and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

As global markets navigate inflation pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving monetary policy, Dr. Gruber will provide insights into the current U.S. economic outlook, financial market conditions, and the broader implications for businesses, investors, and policymakers.

The program will begin with opening remarks from the Dean of the College of Business Administration, followed by Dr. Gruber’s keynote discussion. The event will be moderated by Jane Liu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics and Associate Editor of Open Economies Review, and will conclude with an audience Q&A session.

If you are a community guest coming to attend this event, UNO provides open parking in both the East and West parking garages on Dodge Campus on Fridays in general use parking stalls. Here is a link to our Campus Parking Map.

What to Expect:

• Economic overview from a Federal Reserve research leader

• Discussion of inflation, interest rates, and macro trends

• Real-world implications for business, finance, and investment

• Audience Q&A with Dr. Gruber

This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!

Who Should Attend:

• Individual and institutional investors seeking informed perspectives on inflation, interest rates, and market outlook
• Berkshire weekend attendees interested in macroeconomic insights to complement company-level analysis
• Business leaders and finance professionals navigating an evolving policy environment
• Students and faculty in economics, finance, and business
• Media and members of the broader community interested in economic policy

Why Attend:

• Gain timely insights from a Federal Reserve leader on inflation, interest rates, and the evolving economic outlook
• Understand how monetary policy decisions shape financial markets, asset valuations, and investment strategies
• Engage with fellow investors, business leaders, and professionals during Berkshire weekend
• Strengthen your macroeconomic perspective to make more informed long-term investment decisions

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