Itay Goldstein

How ‘Trading Frenzies’ Affect the Real Economy

Feb 09, 2021
Finance
North America
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Coordinated attacks on a stock could impair a firm’s ability to raise capital and lower its valuation, says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein.

Why Is the Stock Market So Strong When the Economy Is Weak?

Aug 31, 2020
Finance
North America
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High-performing stocks don’t reflect the economic woes stemming from the pandemic, and the Fed has played a role in keeping prices high, explains Wharton’s Itay Goldstein.

The Downside of QE: What Central Banks Should Do Differently

Jan 14, 2020
Finance
Global Focus, North America
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What You Don’t Know about the Federal Reserve

The Fed and other central bankers need to revisit quantitative easing strategies to achieve a broad-based impact and incentivize business investments, according to new Wharton research.

Are Negative Interest Rates on the Way in the U.S.?

Sep 17, 2019
Finance
North America
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The U.S. could be headed for negative interest rate territory. Experts from Wharton and Michigan State University discuss the implications for the U.S. economy.

Will Facebook’s Libra Bring Cryptocurrency into the Mainstream?

Jun 27, 2019
Finance
Global Focus, North America
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Facebook’s announcement of its new cryptocurrency has drawn thumbs up from Wall Street, but calls for tough scrutiny from those in the sector.

Faculty Archive

How ‘Trading Frenzies’ Affect the Real Economy

Why Is the Stock Market So Strong When the Economy Is Weak?

The Downside of QE: What Central Banks Should Do Differently

Are Negative Interest Rates on the Way in the U.S.?

Will Facebook’s Libra Bring Cryptocurrency into the Mainstream?