[New] Key risks to monitor include a sharper-than-expected global slowdown, inflation resurgence, political instability in Europe, and potential challenges to US Federal Reserve independence.
https://www.bangkokpost.com
[New] In a bullish scenario, if inflation fears intensify and trust in traditional institutions erodes further, Bitcoin could realistically target $150,000 by year-end, a prediction supported by historical patterns during economic uncertainty.
Interactive Crypto
[New] S&P predicts headline inflation to stay elevated through 2026 and possibly 2027 before easing by 2028-2029, supported by tight monetary policy, narrower deficits, and slower consumer lending growth.
The Astana Times
[New] USDA forecasts point to relatively modest and more stable grocery inflation in 2026, but significant uncertainty remains due to ongoing pressures from labour, transportation, energy costs, weather risks, tariffs, and the evolving role of technology in the food supply chain.
fmi.org
[New] A weaker-than-expected inflation print could quickly compress yields as rate cut expectations reemerge, while any escalation in the Middle East that drives energy prices higher could reprice inflation risk and push yields upward.
investing.com
[New] PCE is the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, and any downside surprise could revive expectations for rate cuts that have faded in recent weeks. / USAinvesting.com
[New] If tensions and price impact were to prove more lasting, the Federal Reserve's latest inflation-critical tone out of the FOMC minutes could come into play. / USAinvesting.com
[New] Despite a projected global oil surplus of 3 to 4 million barrels per day in the first half of the year, investors are gravitating toward Aramco's infrastructure because of its inflation-protected nature.
Valley City Times-Record
[New] A persistently strong U.S. dollar, potentially fueled by stubborn inflation or a hawkish pivot from the Federal Reserve, poses a significant risk to silver prices.
Whalesbook
[New] Global uncertainty, persistent inflation, and geopolitical tensions are emerging as key risks to growth.
Mapfre
[New] Global inflation is expected to ease from 4.1% in 2025 to 3.8% in 2026, but the US will lag - tariff pass-through and sticky services inflation mean the Fed's 2% target will not be reached until 2027.
Unicorn Currencies
[New] Inflation is forecast to remain above the Reserve Bank of Australia's target band for much of 2026, reducing the likelihood of rate cuts in the near term.
Insurance Business
[New] The RBA's hawkish language around lingering inflation has caused three of the big four banks to forecast an additional hike in 2026.
Trilogy Funds
[New] In 2026, many advanced economies are trapped in a systemic dilemma: continuing expansionary policies risks fueling inflation and monetary instability; cutting spending risks recession and social crisis.
Geopolitika
[New] Leading indicators point to a resilient US growth outlook, a big fiscal thrust is expected over Q1 reflecting a boost from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the unemployment rate is tracking below the FOMC's 4.4% 2026 projection, and underlying PCE inflation is stalling above the Fed's 2% target.
Brown Brothers Harriman
[New] US inflation eased more-than-expected to 2.4% yoy in Jan (Dec: 2.7%), the lowest since May, thanks to a decline in gasoline prices and shelter costs.
Nasser Saidi & Associates
[New] Inflation might rise to 3.3-3.5% by late 2025 or mid-2026 from tariff effects before subsiding, prompting the Fed to maintain a cautious stance on potential rate cuts.
Roic AI
[New] However, due to massive post-COVID fiscal stimulus, global supply chain disruptions, and a dramatic shift in consumer spending habits from services to goods, inflation would soar to 9.1%, marking the highest U.S. inflation reading in over 40-years.
investing.com
[New] Rapid deceleration of inflation is one of the brightest spots of current economic realities, and ICU expects inflationary pressures will remain muted through 2026.
Kyiv Post
[New] With the global inflation environment cooling, the relative resilience of Chile's inflationary trend could create divergence in monetary policy expectations compared to major economies like the U.S. or the eurozone.
Ainvest
[New] Inflation trends and central bank actions will be key, particularly in the US, where strong capital spending and supportive fiscal policy may continue to support growth and keep yields relatively elevated.
WTW
[New] Risks to Australia's economic outlook are skewed toward slower growth and higher inflation.
Mirage News
[New] Commodities are forecast to account for about 5.7-6% of alternative assets by 2026, as investors add exposure for inflation and diversification.
MEXC
Last updated: 24 February 2026
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