Ken Griffin predicts Federal Reserve will keep interest rates frozen this year
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Updated · 매일경제 · May 6
Ken Griffin predicts Federal Reserve will keep interest rates frozen this year
9 articles · Updated · 매일경제 · May 6
Speaking at the Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles, the Citadel chief said hopes for a 2026 rate cut that surfaced 8-10 weeks ago are outdated.
He argued inflation has persisted for six years, with war-driven gasoline and energy price shocks likely to keep pressure elevated and erode US consumers' purchasing power.
Griffin said deregulation, research investment, engineering education and AI-led productivity gains could strengthen the dollar and wages, while also criticising wealth-tax policies in New York and California.
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