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“You’ll See A Sell Off.” Jeremy Siegel Says Warsh Will Be Forced To Raise Rates And Predicts What Happens To Stocks Next

Oracle (ORCL) reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $19.34B, up 29.6% YoY, with cloud revenue surging 121%. However, high capex of $28.5B and negative free cash flow leave it exposed to rising rates. Analyst Jeremy Siegel predicts Fed Chair Warsh will raise rates, causing a stock sell-off followed by a rally if validated by the bond market. ORCL shares are down 52.83% YoY.

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Published Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

Oracle's earnings highlight a balance‑sheet vulnerable to higher yields, aligning with Siegel's macro outlook.

02

Market read

Oracle's earnings and rate exposure make it a focal point for traders monitoring the Fed's next move.

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What to watch

The $20B at‑the‑market equity program may provide liquidity for future acquisitions, offsetting some rate pressure.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑earnings, pre‑FOMC decision

Background

Jeremy Siegel predicts a Fed rate hike next week, linking it to a potential short‑term sell‑off in rate‑sensitive stocks like Oracle.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Oracle reported Q1 FY2027 results with 121% YoY cloud revenue growth, $28.5B capex and negative free cash flow, highlighting rate‑sensitivity.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term downside pressure ahead of the Fed decision, with a possible rebound if yields stabilize.

Evidence & confidence

Rate‑sensitive balance sheet and large capex exposure create downside risk; however, strong revenue growth could support a bounce after the Fed act.

Market effects

Cloud and enterprise‑software sector may see heightened volatility as investors assess rate‑sensitivity of high‑capex players.

U.S. large‑cap tech indices could dip if Oracle leads a broader sell‑off on rate concerns.

Global investors tracking Fed policy may adjust exposure to rate‑sensitive tech stocks worldwide.

Counterpoint

Despite rate‑risk, Oracle's 121% cloud revenue surge could attract long‑term buyers betting on AI infrastructure demand.

Key entities

  • Jeremy Siegel

    Wharton professor providing macro commentary on Fed policy.

  • Kevin Warsh

    Expected to raise rates at the upcoming FOMC meeting.

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