Ben Clark

ChathamDirect

Corporates | Kennett Square, PA

Phone: +1 484 731 2809

About Ben

Ben is on Chatham’s Global Corporates team as a product owner of ChathamDirect, Chatham’s SaaS treasury risk management solution. He specializes in business intelligence reporting, helping clients gain a better understanding of their risk management efforts.

Ben graduated from Haverford College with a bachelor's degree in economics and a minor in international studies from Bryn Mawr College, focusing on international economics and development.

Publications

Market Update

Fed hikes rates while labor market surprises

Fiscal & Monetary Policy

On Wednesday, members of the FOMC unanimously raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 5.00% - 5.25%. The labor market grabbed headlines with higher-than expected nonfarm and private payrolls, while recession fears weigh heavily on oil prices.

Market Update

January inflation data shows the Fed still has work to do

Fiscal & Monetary Policy

A busy week was highlighted by stronger-than-expected inflation in January. CPI, core CPI, and PPI all exceeded market predictions. Retail sales also shattered expectations, while initial jobless claims totaled less than 200,000 for the fifth straight week.