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The Inflation Plot Twist: Markets Rethink Rates as Price Pressures Return

Episode 226 Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Description

This week’s discussion examines hotter-than-expected inflation readings and their implications for Federal Reserve policy, global interest rates, and investor positioning. The panel considers why markets are pricing in a potential September rate hike, while higher oil prices and AI infrastructure spending add to inflation pressures. Despite modestly wider credit spreads, demand remains constructive. Investors should monitor policy decisions, longer-term yields, and the effects of elevated borrowing costs on housing and economic activity. Hear additional market and investment perspectives during the Key Wealth National Call: Countdown to the Midterms — Politics, Policy, and Your Portfolio on September 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Speakers:

Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy

George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer

Rajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed Income

Stephen Hoedt, Head of Equities

Time

00:03:40 — Key economic releases and the latest inflation data

00:06:32 — Sticky inflation shifts expectations for Federal Reserve policy

00:09:04 — Markets price a potential September rate hike

00:14:39 — AI infrastructure and data centers support economic growth

00:17:30 — Higher global rates weigh on housing activity

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