The rate environment in 2026 is poised at a critical inflection point. After years of volatility driven by inflationary pressures, FRB rate adjustments, and shifting fiscal priorities, policymakers and markets alike are recalibrating expectations. This panel will explore the trajectory of interest rates in 2026, the balance between growth and stability, the impact of political/geopolitical factors and the implications for borrowers, investors, and institutions. Panelists will debate whether we are entering a period of normalization or facing new structural shifts, offering insights into strategies for resilience in an uncertain landscape.

Session Outcomes

Attendees will walk away with a clear framework to adapt their liquidity strategies to this challenging macroeconomic backdrop and leverage these insights to support their organizations’ financial health and long-term goals.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will walk away with a clear framework to adapt their liquidity strategies to this challenging macroeconomic backdrop and leverage these insights to support their organizations’ financial health and long-term goals.