Q&A: How Could Tariffs Impact Your Wallet?
Up and down, on and off again – the seemingly endless tariff and trade war talk these past two months has been a mixture of predictions, percentages and political posturing. Executive director of Darden's Mayo Center of Asset Management answers questions on what those levies could mean to consumers.
Lagos Hustle Meets Darden Grit: How a Nigerian Risk Manager is Shaping Global Business
Anuoluwapo Rogers (Class of 2025) stands up in a crowded room. One of the senior executives of global network services at American Express has just opened the floor for questions. And Rogers, a summer intern at the company, does something that sets him apart.
From Washing Dishes to Wall Street: A Michelin Star Chef’s Journey to UVA Darden
Darden students have varied and interesting career histories, but for Charles Verheggen (Class of 2026), the journey from dishwashing in the Netherlands, to a chef in a three-Michelin-star restaurant in New York, all the way to Darden and a future in investment banking has been especially unconventional.
Mayo Center Forecast: Economic Expansion Likely But Not Without Risks
Forecasting U.S. economic growth for the year ahead is always an uncertain endeavor. Doing so in 2025, with a new presidential administration, supercharged technological upheaval and ample global instability adds a thick layer of fog to the outlook.
The Fed Eases Rates But What Comes Next?
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another interest rate cut of 0.25%, taking the target range to 4.25%-4.50%, a full 1% lower since September. Two more 0.25% cuts are on the table for 2025, with the Fed eyeing a policy rate of 3.75%-4% by year-end. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a more cautious approach to rate cuts going forward, emphasizing his view that the current Fed funds rate properly balances the Fed’s dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices.
BlackRock’s Kate Moore Sees ‘Sticky’ Inflation, Market Volatility Ahead
As U.S. markets hit record highs and inflation data sends mixed signals, investors are navigating an increasingly complex landscape heading into the second Trump administration. Kate Moore, head of thematic strategy at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with $11.5 trillion in assets, warns that markets are likely to see ups and downs in early 2025 rather than continuing their steady rise.
From the Slopes to Startups: How Madelyn Merchant is Carving Her Path in Fintech
“Pizza! French fries! Pizza! French fries!” Madelyn Merchant (Class of 2025) yelled, coaxing a group of preschoolers down a beginner ski slope in Sun Valley, Idaho. It was 2018, and Merchant, fresh out of undergrad, had traded the office grind for the fresh air of the mountains. She had always wanted to be a ski instructor, and here she was, guiding her students through the basics, teaching them how to steer their skis with simple shapes. But there was something else she was learning in those moments on the mountain — something that had little to do with skiing.
Trump Will Bring Change for Business, Economy. Darden Experts Have Ideas.
From taxes to tariffs, trade to regulations, change is coming for business and economic interests during the second presidency of Donald Trump. The Darden Report checked in with Darden School of Business experts to get reactions on some areas that seem certain to be affected by another Trump administration, combined with a Republican-controlled Congress.
UVA Darden Student Isabela Batista’s Journey from Favela to Finance
When Isabela Batista (Class of 2025) left her growing business in Rio de Janeiro to attend the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, she wasn’t just pursuing an MBA — she was pushing her limits.
How To Handle Holiday Spending? This UVA Expert Shares Tips
As days grow shorter and holidays approach, the expenses of the coming months weigh on the minds of many. Tickets to buy to visit loved ones, gift shopping and hosting expenses loom, even as sales, such as Black Friday, approach. So, how do you best take advantage of sales without overspending? And why is it so hard to budget accurately?
Meet the 8 New Faculty Members Joining UVA Darden
Eight scholars have joined the University of Virginia Darden School of Business ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. They bring valuable knowledge in key areas such as finance, accounting, marketing, business operations, strategy and data analysis.
What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Wallet
The U.S. economy is showing steady growth, while inflation continues to retreat from elevated levels that had Americans paying more. Today, signs point more strongly than in recent months to a Federal Reserve rate cut, or series of cuts. Rodney Sullivan, executive director for the Mayo Center of Asset Management at Darden, shared more context on the economic outlook.
