Ben Clark

Analyst

Corporates

Phone: +1 484 731 2809

About Ben

Ben is a rotational analyst within the Global Corporates sector, working with organizations to develop and maintain risk management programs across the interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodities asset classes. Ben graduated from Haverford College with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in International Studies from Bryn Mawr College, focusing on international economics and development.

Publications

Market Update

Fed raises rates amid a plethora of employment data

The Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds rate by 50 bps, bringing in the largest hike since 2000 in an effort to fight the highest inflation rate the country has seen in 40 years. Job openings and job quits hit record highs in March, while April nonfarm payrolls came in above expectations.

Market Update

Consumer confidence, spending, and inflation all on the rise

A busy week of employment data was highlighted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) March nonfarm payrolls and unemployment figures. The U.S. 2s/10s yield curve inverted for the first time since September 2019, while crude oil fell after Biden announced a large release from the nation’s reserve.

Market Update

Oil hits highest price since 2014

Nonfarm payrolls greatly exceed expectations after a disappointing ADP employment report. BOE and ECB make rates decisions, while China and Russia agree to new gas deal. Crude oil price hits its highest point since 2014.

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Expertise

Corporates

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