Jeremy Siegel, Wharton emeritus professor of finance and chief economist at WisdomTree, examines the market rally fueled by AI stocks, the economic impact of rising oil prices and tensions with Iran, the outlook for Federal Reserve policy under Kevin Warsh, and the mixed legacy of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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AI Stocks, Oil Prices, and the Fed’s Next Move
Jeremy Siegel discusses surging AI-driven markets, inflation pressures tied to global conflict, and what new Federal Reserve leadership could mean for interest rates.
May 29, 2026
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