Chief fixed income strategist Guy LeBas emphasizes that minimal tariff impacts on July's CPI data could justify a Fed rate cut in September, though intensifying tariffs might lead to future inflation rises.
Chief fixed income strategist Guy LeBas noted that July's CPI data met expectations with minimal tariff impact, suggesting a potential Fed rate cut in September. He cautioned that intensified tariff effects might drive future inflation, although current corporate adjustments could limit consumer price increases.