Walser: Fed's 2% Inflation Goal "Will Never Happen" Due to AI "Capital Wars"

Schwab Network | September 17, 2026 at 10:16 PM UTC
Bullish 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Fed's 2% inflation goal is unrealistic due to AI CapEx and money supply inflation, necessitating a new benchmark.
  • Anticipates a 'political pause' on rate hikes in October due to mid-term elections, with potential for a December hike.
  • Recommends long-term investment in technology (AI, Quantum, Storage, Energy) and gold as a hedge against inflation, advising against hard-coded stop losses due to expected volatility.

AI Summary

Rebecca Walser discusses the Fed's recent rate hike, asserting that the 2% inflation target is unattainable due to significant AI-driven capital expenditure, suggesting the Fed needs a new benchmark. She recommends investing in the technology revolution (AI, Quantum, Storage, Energy) and hard assets like gold, advising investors to prepare for volatility but buy into dips for long-term gains.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 90%
Consensus Bullish 90%