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ep 396 | The week ahead - Have oil and inflation forced the Fed's hand?

ep 396 | The week ahead - Have oil and inflation forced the Fed's hand?hace 5 días12 min

<p>Global financial markets had a rough week, with an escalating situation in the Middle East pushing oil prices back over $100 and rising bond yields continuing to pressure asset prices. This week&#39;s main event will be the Federal Reserve, which will release its latest policy decision on Thursday morning (NZ time). While not a slam dunk, market pricing leans toward the first rate hike since 2023.</p><p><br></p>