Jess Inskip, Director of Investor Research at StockBrokers.com and host of the Market MakeHer podcast, breaks down the Federal Reserve’s decision not to cut interest rates—emphasizing the central bank’s cautious stance amid persistent inflation. She and Cheddar host J.D. Durkin also explore how soaring Middle East tensions—especially the Iran‑Israel conflict—are driving a flight to safe‑haven assets like Treasuries and oil, pressuring equities and reinforcing market caution. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe