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"Q1 2026 brought volatility from four converging forces: Middle East conflicts driving oil to $120, inflation resurgence shifting Fed expectations, AI infrastructure boom straining private credit markets, and uncertainty over AI's job impact."
Pittenger & Anderson's Q1 2026 letter addresses four major forces that created market volatility after three years of strong returns. Geopolitical tensions escalated when U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran drove oil from $72 to $120 per barrel, with the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupting global energy flows. This oil shock, combined with deglobalization and AI infrastructure demands, reignited inflation concerns and shifted Fed rate cut expectations from two to potentially one. The AI boom continues driving unprecedented capital expansion with $650 billion in data center spending, largely financed through private credit markets now exceeding $2 trillion in assets. However, these funds faced elevated withdrawal requests amid concerns about leverage and liquidity. Two competing AI narratives exist: job displacement versus new industry creation. The firm maintains its philosophy of investing in high-quality companies with strong fundamentals while emphasizing diversification over sector concentration. They view current market conditions as requiring disciplined approach focused on timeless investment principles rather than chasing speculative opportunities.
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