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macrobearishPublished May 20, 2026, 1:03 PM

Fed Expected to Raise Rates in July to Combat Inflation

Fed Expected to Raise Rates in July to Combat Inflation
Key takeaways
  • Top forecasters project U.S.
  • inflation hitting 6% in Q2, with bond markets viewing the Fed as behind the curve on price pressures.
  • Analysts like Ed Yardeni warn of a July rate hike to appease bond vigilantes.
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The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates in July because prices are climbing fast. This could raise borrowing costs and slow economic growth, which often pushes stock prices lower.

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