Holding Pattern: Sticky Inflation, Tariff Turmoil & Markets on Alert

Ryan Littlestone joins Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to assess the late-February 2026 macro landscape. The discussion examines the Federal Reserve’s cautious rate stance amid persistent inflation and a shifting labor market, alongside mounting geopolitical volatility—from legal challenges to US tariffs to rising tensions with Iran. They also break down the UK’s mixed economic signals, with cooling inflation offset by resilient retail data, and preview key upcoming releases including European CPI and US manufacturing reports. The episode highlights the growing challenge of navigating markets driven as much by political headlines as by macro fundamentals.Follow Ryan on X: https://x.com/2bid8offeredTry our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇https://www.livesquawk.com/#sign-upFollow us on X: https://x.com/LiveSquawk