--- title: "Buffett and Hartnett warn of late-cycle market risks" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/289670021.md" description: "Warren Buffett and Michael Hartnett warn that rising inflation (4.2%) and climbing bond yields signal a late-cycle market risk. They caution against speculative behavior, noting patterns similar to past corrections. Experts advise shifting investments toward bonds and defensive sectors such as consumer goods, healthcare, and materials to mitigate potential turbulence." datetime: "2026-06-13T15:59:38.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/289670021.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289670021.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/289670021.md) --- # Buffett and Hartnett warn of late-cycle market risks Who is warning?: Warren Buffett and Michael Hartnett caution that speculative behavior and economic pressures could signal a market nearing the end of its cycle. Why now?: Inflation has surged to 4.2% and bond yields are climbing, echoing patterns seen before past market corrections. What to do?: Experts recommend shifting toward bonds and defensive sectors like consumer goods, health care, and materials to weather potential turbulence. ### Related Stocks - [BRK.A.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BRK.A.US.md) - [BRK.B.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BRK.B.US.md) - [BRKD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BRKD.US.md) - [XLU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XLU.US.md) - [FTXG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FTXG.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Korea Investment CORP Sells 4,968 Shares of Chubb Limited $CB](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289662260.md) - [Lennar Q2 Preview: Buffett's Homebuilder Pick Looks To Reverse Recent Earnings Misses](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289360304.md) - [Frankly, JEPI has been mid in 2026. Is it time for investors to move on?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289578484.md) - [Forget timing the market: Just buy these dividend stocks and hold forever](https://longbridge.com/en/news/288932053.md) - [Basic materials roundup: Market talk](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289238366.md)