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The Fed Decision Was Not a Surprise, and Markets Enter a New Phase | Wassim Jomaa with Al Arabiya Business

The Fed Decision Was Not a Surprise, and Markets Enter a New Phase | Wassim Jomaa with Al Arabiya Business

Al Arabiya Business hosted Wassim Jomaa, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Petiole Asset Management AG, the sister company of The Family Office, to discuss the impact of the Federal Reserve’s decision on markets, and how interest rates and structural trends are shaping future investment opportunities. Below are the highlights of the interview:

Sep 23, 2026Management Insights- 1 min
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  • The Fed’s decision was not a surprise, as it came amid higher energy prices and rising long-term bond yields, prompting a recalibration of markets and global monetary policies.

  • The current direction does not resemble the 2022 tightening cycle; instead, it aims to restore balance, with economic growth continuing and greater focus on productivity and artificial intelligence as a potential factor of production.

  • Opportunities are emerging in certain Asian and Chinese markets due to differences in the cost of capital, while building structural portfolios remains important to navigate market divergences and fluctuations in risk premiums.

Watch the full interview above.

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