The Federal Reserve continues to grapple with the challenge of achieving a 2 percent inflation target while inflation persists. As the US economy gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, pressure to maintain growth while keeping inflation in check becomes increasingly intense. Against this backdrop, the recent fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failure highlights the importance of effective regulation and risk management in the financial services industry.

With interest rates on the rise, panelists will examine how the Fed's monetary policy is affecting the economy and the implications for investors. How should the Fed manage interest rates moving forward? What steps can be taken to ensure a healthy balance between economic growth and combatting inflation? How are investors adjusting to a higher-rate environment and where do they see opportunity and risk? What are the potential ripple effects of the SVB failure on the broader financial markets, inflation, and future Fed actions? 

Moderator

William Lee

Chief Economist, Milken Institute

Speakers

Cameron Black

Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer, BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona Inc.

Arancha Cano

Senior Managing Director, Partner, Wellington Management

Phil Levy

Chief Economist, Flexport

Kelli Washington

Managing Director of Research & Investment Strategy, Cleveland Clinic Investment Office