The overwhelming consensus is the Fed will raise interest rates, but the open question regards when. Following the Federal Reserve meeting in March, there has been a split between which of two quarters this may occur.The rule of thumb in economic forecasting is to predict a price or a time but not both. There are currently many predictions about increased interest rates and what the Federal Reserve Board will do with the federal funds rate. The overwhelming consensus is the Fed will raise interest rates, but the open question regards when this will occur. Following the Federal Reserve meeting in March, there has been a split on whether interest rates will be increased as soon as June during the second quarter of the year or in September dur...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.