In his latest report, Ronald Temple, Chief Market Strategist at Lazard Asset Management, highlights the Fed’s continued focus on returning inflation to its 2% target, with persistent price pressures potentially requiring further rate hikes. The report also notes easing escalation risks in the U.S.-Iran standoff as Strait of Hormuz shipping improves and the U.S. appears to favour economic pressure over further military action.
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