According to prominent economist Adam Posen and Lazard Asset Management CEO Peter Orszag, inflation could potentially climb beyond 4% by the end of 2026. Their analysis highlights how macroeconomic pressures might persist longer than previously anticipated. For crypto investors and traders, sustained inflation expectations typically influence portfolio rebalancing decisions and institutional capital flows into alternative assets. The two experts break down the mechanisms driving these inflationary pressures and what market participants should monitor going forward.