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Back to EpisodesMarkets Digest Tariff Ruling as Inflation Pressures Persist
Description
This week’s discussion reflects a market navigating slower growth and firmer inflation. Fourth‑quarter GDP shows a clear downshift, while PCE inflation surprised to the upside on both headline and core measures. The panel explains why sticky inflation and recent FOMC minutes raise the bar for rate cuts, with markets responding through higher front-end yields and a flatter curve. Investors are also assessing the Supreme Court Tariff Ruling, which adds policy uncertainty at a time when markets are already range‑bound. Ongoing rotation beneath the surface reinforces the importance of diversification and discipline in a choppy environment.
Speakers:
Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy
George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer
Rajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed Income
Stephen Hoedt, Head of Equities
01:55 — Industrial production shows modest January strength
03:53 — GDP slowdown and PCE inflation surprise
07:35 — Fed outlook, yields, and rate‑cut expectations
12:12 — AI uncertainty and sector rotation beneath the market
16:05 — Supreme Court tariff ruling and market implications
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