Ben Clark

Associate
ChathamDirect

Corporates | Kennett Square, PA

Phone: +1 484 731 2809

About Ben

Ben works in the Global Corporates sector as a Product Owner for Chatham's SaaS treasury risk management solution, ChathamDirect. He specializes in Business Intelligence Reporting, helping clients gain a better understanding of their risk management efforts. 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 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

Inflation slows but consumers still feel pain

Fiscal & Monetary Policy

Inflation slowed in March, as CPI and PPI both came in below market expectations. Elsewhere, retail sales fell sharply while the U.S. dollar weakened.

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.

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Expertise

Corporates
Interest Rate Risk Management
Foreign Currency Risk Management
Commodity Risk Management
Hedge Accounting

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