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2026 Fall Outlook
Investors are navigating a market environment increasingly shaped by a sequence of interconnected forces. Geopolitical tensions are keeping energy prices high. Rising energy prices are contributing to persistent inflation pressures. Elevated inflation is keeping the Fed hawkish and contributing to higher Treasury yields. But despite these headwinds, the U.S. economy continues to demonstrate resilience.
Market Commentary: September 2, 2026
The last week of August is typically reserved for holiday vacations and back-to-school prep. However, this August demanded investors’ attention as markets had no shortage of consequential news to process. Our key takeaway: the bull case, founded on capex-driven earnings growth, remains intact.
Economists want Warsh to share more on his view of the economy at Jackson Hole, says CNBC survey
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