Inflation has been elevated recently due to Iran conflict energy pressures, but monetary policy lags mean inflation will not run very high in the second half of 2027, supporting a rate cut this week.

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Fed funds cautious down
Federal Reserve 9.0
Central Bank
Stephen Miran 8.5
6/16/2026 8:15:01 PM
dxy
Rate cuts typically weaken the dollar; the interviewee's support for a cut implies a cautious downward bias for DXY.
ndx
A dovish rate cut stance and easing inflation concerns are generally supportive for tech-heavy Nasdaq, though not explicitly discussed.
wti
The interviewee acknowledges that the Iran conflict has put upward pressure on energy prices, implying near-term upward pressure on WTI, but does not forecast a sustained sharp rise.
yields
The interviewee supports a rate cut this week and expects inflation to moderate by 2027 due to policy lags, which would lead to lower long-term yields.

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