US inflation came in line with expectations, but markets found little comfort in the data. Oil prices surged despite the International Energy Agency’s announcement that it would release a record 400 million barrels from strategic reserves. Instead of calming markets, the move reinforced concerns that the Middle East conflict could drag on, tightening global ... Show More
Yesterday
How the Middle East war will impact Central Bank decisions?
Oil starts the week near $100pb as tensions in the Middle East continue, with Iran’s key export hub attack and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. Will this push inflation higher and force central banks to tighten further? This week, the Fed, ECB, BoE, SNB, BoJ, and RBA all ... Show More
10m 40s
Nov 2021
187 - The return of inflation
It’s no secret that we’ve been living in inflationary times, but inflation is always the harbinger of higher interest rates and if they were to go up, what happens? Lessons from Zillow, the problem of tomorrow's big data, yesterday's invented barter, and the amount of debt out th ... Show More
29m 47s
Jun 2024
What’s driving rent inflation?
<p class="p1">While inflation has eased in recent months, rent costs are still running above pre-pandemic norms. What’s driving the strength in rental markets, and what are the implications for inflation going forward? Join Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Strategy, and Antho ... Show More
17m 1s
Aug 2024
Inflation Data Supports Rate Hikes, Not Rate Cuts - Ep 974
Peter Schiff dissects the latest inflation data, emphasizing the government's manipulation in underreporting true inflation figures. He compares the July CPI and PPI reports, suggesting real inflation rates could be double the official numbers.Schiff highlights the significant fe ... Show More
55m 42s
Nov 2025
Inflation and Hurdle Rates: How to Protect Your Money from the Declining Dollar
In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, host Brian Montes breaks down the powerful connection between inflation, hurdle rates, and the purchasing power of the dollar.Most people measure success by how much their portfolio or savings account grows — b ... Show More
8m 51s
Aug 2025
Fed independence in the spotlight as markets await key inflation gauge
Yesterday saw a flurry of economic data releases, accompanied by significant political developments. The US economy demonstrated stronger-than-expected resilience in the second quarter, expanding at a revised annualised rate of 3.3%, while recent labour market figures suggest a s ... Show More
16m 25s