Just when markets thought inflation was cooling… the latest data says otherwise.

In today's episode, we break down the newest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and what it means for the economy, the markets, and your portfolio. Inflation pressures appear to be heating back up—and that raises a major question:

Have future rate cuts just been pushed further out?

We'll dig into how the inflation data impacts expectations for the Federal Reserve, bond yields, equities, and risk assets. Because in today's market, inflation isn't just an economic number… it's the steering wheel for everything.

But that's not all.

We'll also dive into the escalating legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, as tensions around AI, control, and the future of OpenAI continue to spill into the courtroom.

And to top it off, oil prices are surging again, adding another layer of inflationary pressure to an already nervous market.

This is one of those moments where:

inflation, AI, energy, and monetary policy are all colliding at once.

Listen now:👉 Inflation Heating UP!

Inside the episode:

Latest CPI data and inflation breakdown
What this means for future Fed rate cuts
Oil price surge and inflation concerns
Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman courtroom drama
How traders should navigate this environment

If you want to understand the forces driving today's markets, this episode connects the dots.

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