He is one of the largest investors in bonds and bank stocks through his company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B). Even though the inflation rate has failed to meet the Fed's targets, this suggests the labor market could be painting a false picture based on the most recent jobs numbers. The increased tightening is expected to continue significantly influencing short-term lending rates, which could have a major impact on small businesses looking to grow their operations through credit financing.