Dr. Ed will lead a lively look at the economic issues that bankers will be talking about most in Fall 2026: inflation, interest rates, FOMC policy, GDP growth, credit conditions, consumer behavior, and the direction of the broader economy. With Kevin Warsh stepping in as the new Fed Chair, the session will explore what a new Fed leadership style could mean for rate decisions, inflation fighting, market confidence, and the day-to-day realities of running a bank.
This session will focus on what these big economic headlines mean for bank leaders. Dr. Ed will connect the dots between Fed policy, loan demand, deposit competition, net interest margins, credit quality, business confidence, and strategic planning. The goal is to give financial executives a clear, practical framework for understanding where the economy may be headed and how their institutions can prepare for both risk and opportunity.