Bloomberg Businessweek Mild Inflation Print Boosts Fed-Cut Bets
Feb 13, 2026
stacy-marie ishmael, Bloomberg executive editor on crypto and payments, breaks down Coinbase’s surge and the regulatory shifts around stablecoins. Christina Stembel, founder of Farmgirl Flowers, explains holiday demand, delivery timing and tariff pressures on floral supply. Dr. Adam Posen, Peterson Institute president, discusses inflation risks, Fed policy paths and long-term forces like AI and demographics.
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Timeframe Changes The Biggest Risks
- Short-term realistic risk: rising inflation; medium-term: demographics and lower immigration.
- Posen says immigration cuts reduce workforce and amplify demographic headwinds over years.
AI Productivity Gains May Lag Price Effects
- AI may boost productivity but effects on prices follow with a lag.
- Posen notes early income gains can precede slower disinflation from restructuring.
Design Gifts For Both Sender And Recipient
- Offer options that satisfy both sender and recipient preferences for holidays.
- Christina Stembel says mix red roses with bright bouquets to please both buyers and receivers.