Return to war could fuel inflation
Summary
This episode explores how rising gas prices suppress consumer spending on snacks, illustrated by PepsiCo’s weak U.S. sales. It also covers former Wall Street women launching finance-focused social media brands, the costly federal dilemma of managing wild horse herds, and the complex financial fallout of rising divorce rates among baby boomers. Finally, it features a listener’s story of buying a historic home in Sicily and notes Federal Reserve leadership changes.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Cornerstone AI and Dell Pro
Marketplace intro and inflation concerns
PepsiCo earnings and consumer spending habits
Women leaving Wall Street for social media
The crisis of wild horses on public lands
Market numbers and National Sugar Cookie Day
Sponsors: Vantage Score, Odoo, and Optum
Rising divorce rates among baby boomers
Buying a historic home in Sicily
Fed task forces and How We Survive promo
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