Macro & Fed·CNBC Markets· 1h ago

Expectations for the next Fed rate cut get pushed back after hot inflation report

Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross

"The Fed's delayed rate cuts mean higher borrowing costs will persist longer for businesses and consumers, impacting everything from mortgage rates to corporate investment. This shift could cool economic growth and challenge equity valuations, forcing investors to reassess their portfolio strategies for a 'higher for longer' interest rate environment."

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The Big Market Report Take

Well, that "soft landing" just hit a bit of turbulence. Those expecting a Fed rate cut anytime soon can probably pack up their picnic baskets, as December is now the earliest realistic target. Inflation, it seems, still has a mind of its own.

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