The Fed Hikes Again: What We're Watching

The Fed just raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, and another hike could still be on the table.

In this episode of Blue Chip Now, Vince Parrack, CFA, and Matt Mondoux, CFA, CMT, CFP® break down five themes shaping markets right now, from higher interest rates and Treasury yields to oil prices, persistent inflation and growing scrutiny around the AI trade.

They discuss:

·       Why the Fed raised rates and what policymakers may consider next

·       What a 10-year Treasury yield near 5% could mean for equity valuations

·       How crude oil prices above $100 per barrel could contribute to inflationary pressure

·       Why consumer and producer price data remain important indicators

·       How higher borrowing costs could affect AI-related investment and technology valuations

They also look ahead to upcoming U.S.-China discussions and the potential implications for trade, tariffs and AI.

'How much longer can triple-digit earnings growth sustain itself as the cost of capital keeps climbing?'" – Matt Mondoux, CFA, CMT, CFP®

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