163 - Inflation Cooled on Paper But The Details Still Look Sticky | IINsights

Investing IINsights — Weekly Email Audio Edition Topic: Inflation Cooled on Paper But The Details Still Look StickyInflation cooled in the headline numbers this week—but that does not mean the inflation problem is solved.In this episode, we break down the latest CPI, PPI, and retail sales data through an income-investor lens. CPI dropped sharply month-over-month, helped heavily by falling energy prices, but core inflation stayed sticky and shelter costs continued rising. Producer prices also looked better on the goods side, but services inflation is still running hot, which matters because the U.S. economy is heavily service-based.We also dig into why retail sales data can be misleading when prices are rising. Consumers may be “spending more” in dollar terms, but that does not always mean they’re buying more. Sometimes it just means the same stuff costs more.In this episode, we cover:Why CPI cooled—but may not stay coolHow energy prices distorted the inflation reportWhy shelter and services inflation are still stickyWhat PPI says about business marginsWhy retail sales can look stronger than consumers actually feelHow investors can use valuation instead of trusting headline noiseThis week’s Top 5 IINvestments going ex-dividendPortfolio updates across the income, main, and retirement portfoliosJune dividend results and where cash is being deployed nextIf you like weekly market breakdowns, dividend-income investing, and a little healthy skepticism toward headline economic data, this is your IINsights drop.Where You Can Subscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesEmail SubscriptionSubstack Newsletter SubscriptionLinkedIn Newsletter SubscriptionLeave a comment:On this episode's Youtube Video_________________________________________________________________________________DISCLAIMER Ticker metrics change as markets and companies change, so always do your own research. The content in this podcast is based on personal experience and is for educational purposes, not financial advice. See full disclaimer here.Episode music was created using Loudly.