How the New Fed Chair Could Change Investing

How the New Fed Chair Could Change Investing

Author: Brad Johnson June 22, 2026 Duration: 9:42

The Fed Put May Be Ending: How a Warsh-Led Regime Change Could Reshape Investing


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The Fed Put May Be Ending: How a Warsh-Led Regime Change Could Reshape Investing


The script argues that the 15-year era of heavy Federal Reserve market support—lower rates, liquidity, and quantitative easing that encouraged “buy the dip” and inflated asset pricing—may be ending under new Fed chair Kevin Warsh, who wants a smaller, quieter Fed with less intervention and fewer tailwinds for growth-at-all-cost assets, shifting markets from liquidity-driven to cash-flow-driven returns. It says this is a regime change more important than any single rate cut, critiques the Fed’s lagging inflation measures, and notes hotter inflation and war-driven energy price spikes complicate near-term easing. The author “handicaps” three likely changes: smoothing inflation data and de-emphasizing the 2% target to allow modest short-rate cuts while keeping long rates higher, potentially selling mortgage-backed securities to pressure mortgage yields, and leaning on AI productivity while debt is inflated away. For income investors, cash/T-bills may become less compelling, volatility may rise without a “Fed put,” and hard assets with pricing power and contractual cash flow may outperform; the biggest mistake is sticking with the post-2009 growth/multiple expansion playbook instead of building durable income portfolios.


00:00 Fed Put Era Ending

00:54 Warsh Regime Shift

01:47 Inflation Data Debate

02:49 Handicapping Not Forecasting

03:51 Three Fed Changes

06:14 Yield Curve Reality Check

06:42 Income Investor Playbook

08:46 Avoid Old Growth Trap

09:08 Build Durable Income

09:34 Wrap Up And Next Steps



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For those looking beyond the ticker symbols, The Alternative Investor explores the tangible and often complex world of assets that don't trade on a public exchange. Host Brad Johnson, drawing from his experience at Evergreen Capital, believes a well-rounded portfolio often exists outside the daily noise of the stock market. This podcast digs into the practicalities of private equity, real estate, venture capital, and other non-traditional avenues. While these opportunities can offer different paths to growth, they come with their own unique set of questions and due diligence. Each conversation is geared towards demystifying that process. You'll hear detailed discussions on how these investments actually work, the structures involved, and the long-term mindset they require. The aim isn't to offer quick tips, but to provide a clearer framework for evaluation. Johnson breaks down real-world cases and strategies, focusing on the critical factors that can influence an outcome. It’s a resource for anyone considering how to allocate capital towards assets that aren’t as easily quoted or sold, with the understanding that higher potential returns often walk hand-in-hand with increased complexity. Tune in for a straightforward take on building resilience and potential through alternative holdings.
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