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Ruberry, B. (2026, September 21). Markets risk underpricing the scale of rate hikes, analysts say. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/09/21/2026/markets-risk-underpricing-the-scale-of-rate-hikes-analysts-say
Ruberry, Brendan. “Markets risk underpricing the scale of rate hikes, analysts say.” Semafor, 21 Sept. 2026, https://www.semafor.com/article/09/21/2026/markets-risk-underpricing-the-scale-of-rate-hikes-analysts-say.
Ruberry, Brendan. “Markets risk underpricing the scale of rate hikes, analysts say.” Semafor, September 21, 2026. https://www.semafor.com/article/09/21/2026/markets-risk-underpricing-the-scale-of-rate-hikes-analysts-say.
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Analysts warn that financial markets might undervalue the extent of upcoming interest rate hikes as central banks worldwide respond to escalating inflation concerns. Deutsche Bank analysts predict a synchronized global cycle of higher interest rates, driven by rising commodity prices which they expect will further increase inflation. Central bankers are being more proactive and aggressive this time compared to their slower reaction during the pandemic, indicating quicker and more frequent rate increases. An economist told The Associated Press that steady economic growth alongside significant AI investments and ongoing conflicts affecting energy supplies signal a major shift in the global economy's structure, with changing dynamics in both inflation and interest rates dominating the current financial landscape.