May 16, 2026
Inflation isn't measured only once a month. It's measured three times. Today's report explains CPI, PPI, and PCE in 30 seconds. Score back to +19 FAVORABLE.
Inflation isn't measured only once a month. It's measured three times. Today's report explains CPI, PPI, and PCE in 30 seconds. Score back to +19 FAVORABLE.
The committee of twelve that replaced the gold standard, how it sets interest rates, and why traders watch its calendar so closely.
All ten risk thresholds read healthy today (see the 10-institional dashboard below) — credit, the Sahm rule, oil, the dollar, both ISM readings, volatility, BTC ETF flows and dominance, and stablecoins.
Brent oil: ~$71 (Jul 1) → $101 today, about +41% in three weeks.
Corporate Credit is healthy (OAS 2.69%) | VIX is calm (17) | Employment stable (0.07)