Episode
Ep 416. Rising Inflation and Fed Rate Hikes
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- Retire SMART Podcast
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- May 23, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 990
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Summary
David and Chip break down the latest economic indicators, including stronger-than-expected payroll numbers, rising inflation concerns, and the growing likelihood of future Fed rate hikes. They also discuss overvalued markets, AI’s outsized impact on the S&P 500, state-level “exit tax” proposals targeting wealthy residents and businesses, and why understanding risk and long-term economic policy matters more than ever for investors and retirees.