Oil Surges, Rate Cuts Fade: What to Expect from Next Week's Fed Meeting | Fed Watch

his week on Fed Watch, ITR Economist and Speaker Connor Lokar previews next week's Federal Reserve meeting and explains why renewed geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices, and higher Treasury yields could reshape expectations for interest rates. As markets adjust to fresh inflation risks, what should business leaders and decision-makers be watching now? If you're trying to understand how today's economic headlines could affect borrowing costs, business planning, and the outlook for the rest of the year, this episode breaks down the key developments and what they could mean moving forward. Will the Fed stay on hold, or could the conversation shift in an unexpected direction?