Markets Digest Tariff Ruling as Inflation Pressures Persist

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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Attend: Key Wealth National Call: Navigating Noise, Finding Meaning: A Conversation with Brian Portnoy, PhD, CFA

Read: Key Questions: Investing Before Lift‑Off – What Should Investors Know About Private Markets and the Next IPO Cycle?

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