##  [# Hot Reads: Reconsidering The Inflation 'Cure'](/sections/daily-hot-reads/hot-reads-reconsidering-inflation-cure) 

 

# Hot Reads: Reconsidering The Inflation 'Cure'

 

 

 Plus, why Mohamed El-Erian thinks inflation could hit 9% and the Fed is to blame.



 

 

 

 

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**[The Fed's Big Hammer](https://jheconomics.com/the-feds-big-hammer/ "https://jheconomics.com/the-feds-big-hammer/")** (Jackson Hole Economics)  
 The Fed is ready to wield the hammer of monetary policy on the nail of inflation. Thumbs are going to get bruised.

**[Consumer Sentiment Index Shows Strong Pessimism](https://mrzepczynski.blogspot.com/2022/06/consumer-sentiment-index-shows-strong.html "https://mrzepczynski.blogspot.com/2022/06/consumer-sentiment-index-shows-strong.html")** (Disciplined Systematic Global Macro Views)  
 The University of Michigan consumer sentiment number, at 50.2, is at the lowest levels ever recorded.

**[El-Erian: Inflation Could Hit 9%, Criticizes Fed](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/inflation-could-hit-9-percent-el-erian-criticises-fed-2022-6 "https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/inflation-could-hit-9-percent-el-erian-criticises-fed-2022-6")** (Markets Insider)  
 Allianz's chief economic advisor says the Fed should have acted sooner to tackle price increases.

**[Wall Street Contemplates Shock Decision From Fed](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-rate-hike-promise-191429533.html "https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-rate-hike-promise-191429533.html")** (Yahoo Finance)  
 A hotter-than-expected read on inflation is testing the Fed's resolve on the pace of its planned interest rate increases.

**[The 12 Best ETFs To Battle A Bear Market](https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/604794/best-etfs-to-battle-a-bear-market "https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/604794/best-etfs-to-battle-a-bear-market")** (Kiplinger)  
 Investors worried about the market downturn can find plenty of protection among ETFs.

**[Recession Watch Is Officially On](https://www.thestreet.com/etffocus/market-intelligence/recession-watch-is-officially-on "https://www.thestreet.com/etffocus/market-intelligence/recession-watch-is-officially-on")** (ETF Focus)  
 Will the Fed pull the trigger on a 75 basis point hike this week?

**[How Hedge Fund Investors Can Play The Downturn](https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/b1ygkhtnh37rxf/Free-Upside-and-Easier-Access-How-Hedge-Fund-Investors-Can-Play-the-Downturn "https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/b1ygkhtnh37rxf/Free-Upside-and-Easier-Access-How-Hedge-Fund-Investors-Can-Play-the-Downturn")** (Institutional Investor)  
 With many hedge funds losing money amid volatile markets, the ball is in allocators' court.

**[Schwab To Pay SEC $186M On 'No Hidden Fee' Claims For Cash-Heavy Robo](https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/06/13/sec-slams-schwab-for-186m-over-misleading-no-hidden-fee-ads-filings-for-its-robo/ "https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/06/13/sec-slams-schwab-for-186m-over-misleading-no-hidden-fee-ads-filings-for-its-robo/")** (ThinkAdvisor)  
 The SEC said high cash allocations in the portfolios reduced returns while making money for Schwab.



 

 

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