Tuesday, October 06, 2026

Opinion- Page 3

Expert perspectives and commentary on markets, economics, and global events. Opinion pieces are clearly labeled and represent the views of individual contributors, not the publication.
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Markets Are Betting on Stability That May Not Last

Investor optimism is rising, but underlying risks in policy, earnings, and geopolitics remain underpriced. Financial markets have entered a phase that feels deceptively calm. Equity indices hover near highs, credit spreads remain
April 16, 2026
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The Fed Put Is Looking More Expensive

A softer February CPI did not restore the old playbook because energy shock, tariffs and sticky core inflation are colliding just days before the Federal Reserve’s March 17-18 meeting. For most of
March 13, 2026