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Q2 Growth Slows, Inflation Above Target Keeps Fed Path Tight

Jul 30, 2026, 11:02 AM EDT0 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Slower growth with inflation still above target reinforces a higher-for-longer rate path, likely compressing multiple expansions and weighing on cyclicals. Similar episodes (2018 rate-hike cycles and late-2021–2022 inflation surges) showed risk-off moves and multiple compression when rate expectations rose and the dollar strengthened.

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U.S. growth slowed in Q2 while June inflation cooled but remained above the Fed's 2% target, signaling continued restrictive policy. The mixed data heightens uncertainty for equities, as higher-for-longer rates and a potentially firmer dollar could compress valuations and curb cyclicals, keeping the S&P 500 range-bound until inflation shows clearer progress.

Q2 GDP growth slowed. Data implies policy remains restrictive.
June inflation cooled but stayed above the Fed target.
Mixed data may keep pressure on Fed to maintain or raise rates.
S&P 500 could remain range-bound until inflation path clarifies.

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