Fed Blinks First: Rate Cuts Vanish, Markets React: Q1 2026 Recap

Watch on YouTube: One quarter into 2026, and the "soft landing" narrative is being put to the ultimate test. In today’s video, we’re breaking down the five major shifts that have defined the start of the year, from the vanishing hope of Fed rate cuts to the "reality shift" hitting AI stocks. We also take a hard look at the $265 billion private credit meltdown and why US manufacturing data is flashing major yellow flags. A huge thank you to Harvest ETFs for sponsoring today’s video. Explore the funds mentioned here: HPF: Harvest Energy Leaders Plus Income ETF: HTA: Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF: 🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ ----------- 📥

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Fed Blinks First: Rate Cuts Vanish, Markets React: Q1 2026 Recap is an episode from The Investing Academy Podcast by Brandon Beavis, Marc Beavis.

This episode is 18:58 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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