Your Bills Are About to Go Up — The Fed Can’t Stop It
Your Bills Are About to Go Up — The Fed Can’t Stop It  
Podcast: Prof G Markets
Published On: Thu Mar 19 2026
Description: Ed Elson speaks with Michael Gapen and Robert Armstrong about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and what to expect from inflation for the rest of the year. They discuss how households will be impacted by the war in Iran, whether stagflation is on the table, and give the health of the economy a grade. Michael Gapen is the Chief US Economist at Morgan Stanley. Robert Armstrong is a financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged Newsletter.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices