What the Fed’s 2026 Growth Outlook May Be Signaling

December 15, 2025
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The Federal Reserve’s updated 2026 growth outlook is offering new signals for markets.

In a recent appearance on Making Money with Charles Payne, HB Wealth Chief Market Strategist Gina Martin Adams analyzed how expectations for easier Fed policy are influencing market reactions. The discussion also touched on upcoming economic data, including inflation and labor market reports, and what they may indicate about growth trends and quality versus value dynamics.

Watch the full video here: https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6386524591112

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Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT

Chief Market Strategist, Shareholder

Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT, is the Chief Market Strategist for HB Wealth. With more than 25 years of experience at leading global financial institutions, Adams brings deep expertise in market analysis, thematic research, and translating complex economic trends into actionable strategies. She collaborates with HB Wealth’s investment team to deliver timely market perspectives, share actionable insights, and enhance the firm’s visibility as a leading voice in the industry. She contributes to advancing proprietary research, supporting the development of new investment products, and enhancing the client experience through thought leadership and education. She pursues a top-down perspective and model-based approach, leveraging fundamental, technical, and quantitative perspectives to inform investment decisions, and frequently presents her views in the media and at industry conferences, professional associations and investment organizations.

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