Inflation Cools as Oil Prices Surge Again

Inflation came in cooler than expected in June, but renewed pressure in oil markets is already raising questions about how long that relief can last.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the latest CPI report, why falling energy prices drove the monthly decline, and why the Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory after one encouraging inflation reading. They also discuss Kevin Warsh’s first testimony before Congress as Fed chair, the renewed surge in oil prices after escalating tensions with Iran, how China’s reduced oil demand is affecting global markets, why major banks posted strong earnings, what small businesses mean for New England’s labor market, and why IBM’s warning may show how AI spending is crowding out older tech businesses.