Milton Ezrati

Tuesdays with Milton Ezrati

Look for insights on the global economic developments that impact corporate finance from the senior economist and market strategist at Lord Abbett, exclusively for Treasury & Risk.

• Ben Bernanke Warned Us

  By Milton Ezrati  |  October 9, 2012

  In a 2002 speech, the Fed chairman laid out the aggressive policy moves the central bank has since put in place, says Lord Abbett's Milton Ezrati.

• Europe Puts its Crisis to Good Use

  By Milton Ezrati  |  October 2, 2012

  Beleaguered countries are taking steps to revamp rigid labor laws, says Lord Abbett's Ezrati.

• Chairman Bernanke Tracks Risks

  By Milton Ezrati  |  September 25, 2012

  Central bank’s policies have the potential to alter markets and erode confidence in the Fed, the chairman warns.

• An Improving Trade Picture

  By Milton Ezrati  |  September 18, 2012

  A weaker dollar and more domestic energy production are taming the U.S. trade deficit, says Lord Abbett's Ezrati.

• Higher Gas Prices Could Test Economy

  By Milton Ezrati  |  September 10, 2012

  The price at the pump is reapproaching the highs seen last spring, but the spike may reverse as the market recovers from Isaac, says Lord Abbett's Milton Ezrati.

• Talk of Greek Expulsion Is Mostly Just Talk

  By Milton Ezrati  |  September 4, 2012

  Greece’s exit would cost the eurozone more than further accommodation.

• Don’t Get Carried Away By Housing Gains

  By Milton Ezrati  |  August 28, 2012

  Credit constraints and an inventory overhang will limit improvement.

• State, Local Finances on the Mend

  By Milton Ezrati  |  August 21, 2012

  A revival in tax revenues may alleviate some of the drag local governments are placing on the overall economy.

• QE3: When? Or If?

  By Milton Ezrati  |  August 13, 2012

  The Fed may hold off on another round of quantitative easing given healthier bank lending.

• No Double Dip Recession

  By Milton Ezrati  |  August 7, 2012

  A recession probably won't happen this year, largely because the economy exhibits none of the excesses that typically lead recessions.