# 4-16-26 What Will the Fed Do Next

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Published: 2026-04-16T15:12:28+00:00
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With inflation trends shifting, economic data sending mixed signals, and markets hovering near key levels, the big question is: what will the Federal Reserve do next? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down the Fed’s current dilemma—balancing inflation control with economic growth—and what it means for interest rates, equities, and bonds. Key topics include: 0:00 - INTRO 1:04 - Markets Hit 5th All-time High for 2026 6:48 - Markets Up 11% from Bottom 11:35 - Pollen & Taylor Sheridan 16:25 - Allbirds & AI craze 20:12 - Market Turnover Velocity & SEC "oversight" 26:57 - Market Breadth & Growth to Value Rotation 31:22 - The Fed is Stuck 36:58 - The Tailwind for Fed Rate Cuts has Increased 39:02 - The Risk of Volatility Remains 41:19 - Markets Have Priced-in Iran ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/IflJyKIbe7s ------- REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, Saturday, April 18: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/ask-us-anything-2/ -------- Watch our previous show, "Q&A Wednesday: Markets, Taxes, and Your Money" https://youtube.com/live/X2EdwIni6_8 ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets Rally 11%: What’s Next?" is here: https://youtu.be/ep4NAmWINYg ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "Oil Shock: Will The Fed Intervene" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/oil-shock-will-the-fed-intervene-part-2/ ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1…

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