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title: "Inflation surge forces rethink of wealth-building strategies"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286844143.md"
description: "U.S. inflation is projected to hit 4.18% in May, influenced by oil supply disruptions from the Iran war. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may favor higher rates amid policy uncertainty, challenging market expectations for cuts. Investors are shifting strategies, moving from complex portfolios to small-cap stocks to cope with ongoing inflation."
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# Inflation surge forces rethink of wealth-building strategies

Inflation hits new highs: U.S. inflation is projected to reach 4.18% in May, driven by oil supply disruptions from the Iran war, with potential for further increases. Fed policy uncertainty: New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a fractured policy committee and may lean toward higher rates, challenging earlier market hopes for cuts. Shifting investment plays: From questioning complex institutional portfolios to exploring small-cap stocks, investors are adapting strategies to withstand persistent inflation.

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