Whatever the Fed is doing has not been working, says Verdence's Megan Horneman

CNBC Television | August 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM UTC
Bearish 95% Confidence
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Key Points

  • The market is too optimistic about the Fed's future actions; the Fed remains hawkish and inflation is still too high.
  • Earnings growth expectations for this year and next are very high and at risk, especially for tech stocks.
  • Long-term bonds are a big risk, with 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields at multi-year highs.

AI Summary

Megan Horneman of Verdence Capital Advisors expresses a cautious outlook on the markets, believing investors are too optimistic about the Fed's actions and inflation. She highlights risks from a hawkish Fed, high earnings expectations, and potential issues in the bond market, suggesting that current market conditions are unsustainable.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 95%
Consensus Bearish 95%