Many organizations forecast the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates in 2026.
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BofA Global Research and Goldman Sachs have revised downward their forecast for the Fed rate cut due to persistently high inflationary pressure driven by a sharp increase in energy prices and the resilience of the US labor market.
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Background and Analysis Scope
- Inflation pressure remains high in the US
- Energy prices surge significantly
- Resilience of the US labor market
Impact mechanism
- Expectations of a Fed rate cut decrease due to high inflation pressure
- Cash flow into the market may be affected if interest rates do not decrease
- Valuation and margin of companies may be impacted
- Industry/Stock Group Benefiting or Under Pressure:
- Benefiting:
- Energy production companies, financial service providers, companies with stable profits and not dependent on interest rates
- Under Pressure:
- Companies with profits dependent on interest rates, companies with business operations affected by inflation
Risks to watch
- Risk of high inflation and impact on cash flow
- Risk of the US labor market not being able to withstand high inflation pressure
- Short-Term Framework:
- In the short term, companies with stable profits and not dependent on interest rates may be a safe choice
- In the short term, companies with profits dependent on interest rates may be affected by this news
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Bank of America Global Research and Goldman Sachs are the latest institutions to revise down their forecasts for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, citing ongoing high inflationary pressures driven by a sharp increase in energy prices and the resilience of the US labor market.