- Goldman Sachs President John Waldron warned that persistent inflation remains the single biggest risk element for the global economy in mid-2026
- The warning comes as U.S. annual inflation accelerated to 3.8 percent in April 2026, driven largely by energy price shocks and geopolitical tensions
- Market analysts noted that bond yields have spiked higher following these comments as investors recalibrate expectations for interest rate trajectories
- Goldman Sachs has reportedly adjusted its own portfolio strategy in response to these risks, including significant liquidations of certain digital asset holdings
Goldman Sachs President John Waldron identifies inflation as the primary risk to global markets
May 28, 2026, 1:13:48 PM UTC(4 hours ago)
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From:@DeItaone
GOLDMAN'S WALDRON: INFLATION IS PROBABLY THE SINGLE BIGGEST RISK ELEMENT