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There's a difference between efficiently knocking down a house and efficiently running a construction site. On this episode of Volala: Volatility is the Life of Our Party, we talk sustainable efficiency - opportunities for the government to save while considering the full economic toll of uncertainty– after we touch on the economic throughlines where uncertainty will impact bottom lines:

🔹 Inflation ticking up hasramifications. We take a look at what’s driving the 3% CPI inflation rate, why it's expected to be sticky longer, potential tax cuts, and why high interest rates amidst tariff-driven inflation could result in stagflation.

🔹 The economy is re-re-re-readjusting after COVID, WFH, RTW, wars, and a new U.S. presidential administration. Where it lands depends on what risks take up our brainshare in the coming years.

🔹 Trade policies are changing, but not everything is a crisis. We break down what tariffs, supply chains, and labor markets mean for small business owners, workers, retirees, investors, and entire industries—from agriculture to tech to transportation.

🔹 Plus, AI ownership and control are up for grabs. We look at how AI policy is being shaped through tariffs, taxes, and even the Sovereign Wealth Fund Trump has floated.

We’re still constructing a podcast that’s clear, engaging, and—dare we say—enjoyable. If you have feedback on what you’d like to see in future episodes, email us at hello@volascope.com.

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The Macro Rollercoaster We’re All On - Ep. 103