Citi Wealth CIO sees higher-for-longer rates, stays underweight duration

• Citigroup flagged a “higher-for-longer” rate regime, citing a 25-basis-point Fed hike in September amid persistent inflation.
• 3Q26 growth stayed resilient on consumer spending, with 52% of the U.S. PCE basket running above 3% over 12 months.
• The wealth CIO kept an underweight to duration, warning bonds may no longer reliably hedge equity volatility in this cycle.
• Gold remained a preferred portfolio hedge; diversified natural resources were highlighted for inflation resilience tied to infrastructure, AI buildout.
• Outlook stayed risk-on through 2026, with focus shifting to AI monetization, “physical AI” capex, cybersecurity demand.

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