Kevin Warsh's ECB Forum Speech & 2H26 Inflation Expectations

Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders said the Fed’s message will remain central as investors watch the U.S.-Iran situation and lower oil prices. However, she does not expect those developments to end U.S. inflation woes, implying the FOMC path may stay restrictive for longer than markets might hope. The takeaway for portfolios is a cautious stance: cooling energy doesn’t necessarily translate into a swift inflation reset.

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Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders said the Fed’s message will remain central as investors watch the U.S.-Iran situation and lower oil prices. However, she does not expect those developments to end U.S. inflation woes, implying the FOMC path may stay restrictive for longer than markets might hope. The takeaway for portfolios is a cautious stance: cooling energy doesn’t necessarily translate into a swift inflation reset.