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This Week in Review | US Inflation, US-China Visit, Fed Chair Confirmation (May 15, 2026)
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- May 15, 2026
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Summary
The economy and markets can feel dizzying and ever changing. That’s where we can help. Fisher Investments’ “This Week in Review” is a weekly segment designed to highlight a few things you may have missed this week, what they could mean for financial markets and why they matter to investors like you. This week, Fisher Investments reviews: US April inflation data President Trump meets with Xi Jinping Fed Chair confirmation hearing Below are the sources for all data cited in today’s show: Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 5/12/2026. US Headline CPI Inflation, January 2023 – April 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 5/12/2026. US Core CPI Inflation, April 2026. Source: Center for Financial Stability, FactSet, as of 5/12/2026. Divisia M4 (index), January 2016 – April 2026, Eurozone M3, January 2016 – April 2026. Source: Trading Economics, as of 5/12/2026, Brent Crude Oil spot price per barrel, 3/1/2026 – 5/11/2026. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, FactSet, as of 5/14/2026. Consumer Price Index, 01/31/2026 – 4/30/2026, US Consumer Price Index, 12/31/1925 – 4/30/2026. Source: CNBC, as of 5/13/2026. Kevin Warsh wins Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair, 5/13/2026. Want to dig deeper? Ken Fisher reveals what really causes inflation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyNehslULa0&t=1s Why Fed chairs don’t impact the markets as much as you might think: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/setting-the-record-straight-new-fed-chairs-arent-autonegative Have feedback for this Fisher Investments video? Share your thoughts on this episode in just 1 minute by filling out this survey: https://fi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Vw1ezlogR044S2?VideoCode=WeekInReview15May2026 Connect with Fisher Investments on: Facebook…