Tom Lee Says Cooling Inflation Could Give US Fed Room to 'Walk Back Hawkishness' — and That's 'Good For Stocks'
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee stated that cooling inflation data and a shift in rhetoric from the Federal Reserve will benefit equities. A Shift in FOMC Hawkishness In a post on X, Lee offered what he called a “contrarian take” regarding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path. Lee noted that New York Fed President John Williams “expects a dovish August core PCE Wednesday 9/30,” referring to the forthcoming Personal Consumption Expenditures price index release. Because of this anticipated data, Lee argued that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) can “walk back hawkishness.” According to Lee, this sequence of events is “good for stocks.” A contrarian take: Fed’s Williams expects a dovish August core PCE Wednesday 9/30 — hence, FOMC can walk back "hawkishness" = good for stocks @FundstratDirect @FundstratCap @BitMNR $BMNR $BMNP — Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FundstratDirect.com (@fundstrat) September 30, 2026 Read Also: Fed Hike Bets Hit 70%: Gold Just Lost The Argument to a 5.2% Treasury Fed Pushes Back on Urgency Lee’s remarks followed Williams’ speech on Sept. 29 speech at the University at Buffalo, signaling a patient approach to future monetary policy. While Williams noted that
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee stated that cooling inflation data and a shift in rhetoric from the Federal Reserve will benefit equities. A Shift in FOMC Hawkishness In a post on X, Lee offered what he called a “contrarian take” regarding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path. Lee noted that New York Fed President John Williams “expects a dovish August core PCE Wednesday 9/30,” referring to the forthcoming Personal Consumption Expenditures price index release. 2% Treasury Fed Pushes Back on Urgency Lee’s remarks followed Williams’ speech on Sept.
29 speech at the University at Buffalo, signaling a patient approach to future monetary policy. While Williams noted that one further upward rate adjustment might be appropriate “late this year,” he pushed back on the need for immediate action. S. economy, describing the economy’s underlying momentum as “solid and even showing signs of strengthening,” noting that real GDP has grown at about 2% over the past year.
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