Ken Fisher urges Fed pause; inflation driven by money supply, not oil
Jul 27, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A clear call for a policy pause reduces discount-rate risk and supports equity valuations; moderation of inflation risks lowers probability of sharp multiple contraction, echoing historical rallies when policy paths normalize.
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Ken Fisher argues the Fed should pause rate hikes, contending inflation arose from monetary expansion rather than oil shocks. He notes energy-driven inflation has cooled and yield curves still allow policy flexibility. A policy pause could lift S&P 500 multiples in the near term, while renewed tightening would threaten stock advances and earnings.
Warsh urged to pause rate hikes. Inflation not pandemic-driven.
Inflation stems from money supply growth, not oil alone. Ex-energy CPI ~2.7% YoY.
Markets price 25bp hike by Sep. ECB and BoE follow with smaller moves.
Yield curves improved modestly; US at 0.8ppt vs 0.5ppt. Aggressive hikes risk inversion.
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