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Has the Fed’s Role in Guiding Markets Changed? | Wassim Jomaa in an Interview with Al Arabiya Business

Has the Fed’s Role in Guiding Markets Changed? | Wassim Jomaa in an Interview 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 shifts in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, the impact of interest rates and inflation on financial markets and bond yields, as well as investment opportunities and the importance of asset allocation amid market volatility. Below are the key highlights of the interview:

Nov 1, 2026Management Insights- 1 min
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  • The Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) is moving toward reducing forward guidance as countries’ fiscal policies increasingly influence market movements.

  • The Fed is focusing on evaluating multiple economic indicators rather than relying solely on inflation or unemployment data, while accounting for the lagged effects of monetary policy.

  • Credit spreads have begun widening in certain high-risk bond segments, alongside emerging pressures on consumers and the housing market.

  • Rising bond yields and financing costs could slow economic activity, particularly when combined with higher energy costs.

  • Asset allocation helps mitigate the impact of market shocks, while investment opportunities are emerging in infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and private markets.

Watch the full interview above.

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