Why portfolio managers are whispering about inflation worries in 2026


A mix of soaring metals prices, geopolitical risks and threats to the Federal Reserve’s independence is raising the possibility that inflation may push higher than expected in 2026, upsetting traders’ expectations for stable to lower prices.

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