JPMorgan's latest take on inflation paints an interesting picture for the months ahead. Even with the Fed cutting rates, the bank is flagging that inflation could actually climb to 3.5–4% by mid-2026—basically higher before it gets lower again. The expectation is that things finally cool back to the 2% target by year-end 2026.



So the trajectory they're mapping out is pretty clear: a near-term spike, then a gradual descent. That mid-year peak could matter for asset markets, stablecoins, and how traders position themselves through 2026. Worth keeping an eye on as the macro picture evolves.
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RiddleMastervip
· 2025-12-16 13:45
Interest rate cuts and still rising? I've seen this trick before, haha

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Keep a close eye on the mid-2026 peak; stablecoins and the asset market might be in for another round of turbulence

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JPMorgan's message is: get in first, then get out? Traders will have to work overtime again

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Wait, lowering interest rates and inflation rising? This logic is a bit... strange

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Will the mid-term high be an opportunity or another trap? Need to think it over

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It's the story of 2026 again. Starting to stock up on stablecoins now doesn't seem too bad

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The Federal Reserve's hand is really clever; lowering interest rates can even cause inflation to rebound. I didn't see that coming
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ZkProofPuddingvip
· 2025-12-16 09:56
Hey wait, lowering interest rates but inflation is actually rising? This trick feels a bit familiar...

JPM is betting again? If it hits 4% in the mid-term, stablecoins should be panicking.

That mid-term wave in 2026... we need to think about how to respond in advance.

Where's the promised inflation decline? They're just fooling us again.

This logic doesn't add up—cutting interest rates and inflation bouncing back... someone explain this.

No way, will the Federal Reserve really let it skyrocket like this?

How about we just bet on this mid-term trend in 2026?

Remember this timing; there's definitely a chance for a mid-term peak.

Listening to what JPMorgan Chase says is just for reference; they always do the opposite each time.

Feels like we're about to get harvested again...
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tx_pending_forevervip
· 2025-12-16 05:34
Ha, interest rates are cut again and still need to rise back up? That's hilarious. So my mid-2026 accumulation is all for nothing.

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Another prophecy from JPMorgan. Whether you believe it or not, I just don't get it.

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Wait, stablecoins are going to be affected? Does that mean I should move my USDT holdings in advance?

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Short-term surge, long-term decline. Basically, we're about to get exploited again.

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Hey, that logic doesn't add up. The Fed cuts rates and inflation still rises. What kind of dark magic is that?

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Is the high point in mid-2026? Then what should I do now—go all in or stay on the sidelines?

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Why does JPMorgan see such a bullish outlook on inflation this time? Are they trying to talk down or hype up the market?

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I'm not afraid of asset market volatility. I'm just worried stablecoins will also collapse.

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So, I need to stock up on some anti-inflation assets in the second half of the year. But besides Bitcoin, what else is there in crypto?
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FlyingLeekvip
· 2025-12-16 03:06
Will mid-term inflation in 2026 surge to 3.5-4%? This means stablecoins might need to shake things up

Cutting interest rates before inflation? JPMorgan's combination punch really has me stumped

Is it too early to start accumulating stablecoins now? Still debating...

Lower interest rates leading to higher inflation? That logic is pretty crazy

Wait, does this mean we need to start planning ahead next year? Or wait until the mid-term to act

Feels like 2026 will have a story to tell, starting to take notes

Inflation skyrockets then falls back... the asset market is about to go through another round of reshuffling

JPMorgan is once again hyping up the market, believe it or not, I think it's just hype
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MerkleTreeHuggervip
· 2025-12-14 13:51
Wait, is JPMorgan making another prediction? This time saying that by mid-2026, the interest rate will rise to 3.5-4%. I just want to ask, what is the accuracy rate of these people's predictions?

Cutting interest rates but inflation still rises? This logic needs to be carefully considered, it feels like they are just finding excuses for their own actions.

Why worry so much about 2026 right now? Let's wait until after next year.

Will stablecoins be wiped out by inflation this time? It feels like yet another reason to cut profits.

If this prediction comes true, I need to adjust my holdings. I should think carefully before mid-2026.
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ShibaOnTheRunvip
· 2025-12-14 13:50
JPMorgan's explanation is a bit funny. Lowering interest rates should actually lead to inflation climbing to 4%, so who's really fooling whom?

Mid-2026 is expected to take off. Right now, it looks like we all need to recalculate our plans.

Stablecoins might be in trouble again this time. Every time they say something like this, the opposite actually happens.

They say interest rates are being cut, yet inflation keeps rising. The logic is incredible...

Wait, should I add more to my holdings now or should I clear out my positions?

By the way, these big banks keep talking down the market every day, then turn around and operate in the opposite direction. It's exhausting.
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SigmaBrainvip
· 2025-12-14 13:49
Will lowering interest rates still lead to higher inflation? I’m familiar with this trick. It looks like we’re about to get another wave of gains in mid-2026.

That mid-2026 peak is really the time to accumulate and position. Stablecoins should be kept close.

JPMorgan is starting to hype again—rise first, then fall? I’m more concerned about who can survive the waves in the middle.

Wait, lower interest rates actually lead to higher inflation? How is this logic so magical?

Come on, it's the same old story about "returning to 2%." Only a fool would believe that.

That mid-2026 peak, by then, the bottoming could potentially double.

Regarding inflation, I take anything JPMorgan says with a grain of salt.

Who can tell me what will happen to stablecoins then? That’s the real key.
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MetaverseLandlordvip
· 2025-12-14 13:48
Hmm... JPMorgan's recent prediction is quite interesting. The pattern of rising first and then falling has returned.

Targeting 4% by mid-2026? Then we need to rethink our previous strategies.

Cutting rates leading to rising inflation? That's really a tough pill to swallow.

If this really happens, stablecoins and the asset markets will have to brace themselves.

JPMorgan just loves to make big headlines; take them with a grain of salt.

It's always the story of 2026—who knows what will happen next year.
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MetaverseMortgagevip
· 2025-12-14 13:40
The mid-2026 peak of 3.5-4% inflation, stablecoins are probably trembling in fear.

Cutting interest rates actually pushes up inflation? This script is a bit reversed, need to adjust the portfolio early.

JPMorgan's latest prediction, are they trying to cut us again?

Honestly, the real test will come in mid-2027. Brothers still YOLO now should be careful.

Cut interest rates, and inflation gets worse the more you cut—this logic is incredible.

The usual pattern of falling first and then rising, all institutions have played out.

Mid-2026 might be a trap; whoever steps on it will be unlucky.

Where's the promised peg for stablecoins? When inflation hits, they expose themselves.

These two years' market movements have been hostage to that 3.5% high point. Annoying.

Cutting interest rates to fight inflation? Laughable, just do the opposite.
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DaoDevelopervip
· 2025-12-14 13:31
ngl the mid-2026 inflation spike hitting 3.5-4% is basically a design flaw in their macroeconomic model... wondering if stablecoin collateral ratios are already pricing this in or we're gonna see some gnarly liquidations when this actually plays out
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