Why Falling Volatility May Be a Warning Sign for Inflation Risk

Nancy Davis warns that market optimism may be masking persistent inflation risk and shifting Federal Reserve dynamics. She explains why the cost of protection has fallen as volatility drops, highlights IVOL ETF as a way to hedge inflation and rate uncertainty beyond CPI, and discusses why changes in Fed leadership and labor automation could reshape the inflation outlook.

Opening Bell With Nicole Petallides

17 Apr 2026

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