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Stocks are falling today as inflation soars to the highest level in 40 years. We’ll tell you how to protect your portfolio. Plus, food & labor costs are soaring for restaurants. Are customers willing to pay up? We’ll ask the CEO of Portillo’s. And, with gas prices surging to record highs, EVs are looking more attractive than ever…if you can even get one right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks are surging, European markets are soaring and crypto is climbing as commodities take a breather. Is this just a countertrend consolidation day, or are we entering a new phase for the market? We’ll explore. Plus, bitcoin is jumping 10% after President Biden signed an EO on cryptocurrencies. We’ll look at why the industry is so excited about going ‘mainstream.’ And, with pump prices still soaring, President Biden is looking to Venezuela for some crude supply relief. But is that the right direction? We’ll debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crude is losing steam after President Biden officially announced a ban on Russian oil imports. We’ll look at why analysts still think prices will have to stay around these levels – or higher – for quite some time. Plus, the crisis in Ukraine is complicating matters for the Fed and it’s rate hike strategy. We’ll ask the man who called for 7 hikes this year if he’s sticking to that forecast. And, Apple is kicking off its latest product event, and we’re expecting a host of new gadgets – including a lower cost iPhone. We’ll bring you all the details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dow dropped more than 700 points in earlier trading amid reports of more intense fighting in Ukraine. We’ll bring you the latest news and discuss how this all plays out for markets. Plus, crude oil has pulled back after hitting a 14-year high. Can U.S. drillers ramp up production fast enough to help keep prices down? We’ll explore all of it, especially as Bipartisan leaders have just reached a deal on a new bill that could ban Russian energy imports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly explains why pretty much everyone would be happier with a much lower price of crude oil. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly sits down with Julia Coronado of Macropolicy Perspectives to discuss upping her rate hike forecast, how she expects the Fed to respond to both inflation and the Ukraine crisis right now, and the difference between fiscal and monetary stimulus. Kelly and Julia also dig into the pros and cons of being an economist at different types of institutions--given her experiences at a large bank, a hedge fund, and now as an independent consultant. And be sure to stick around to hear about the current academic research that has Julia the most excited. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks have been in the red all day after Russian troops occupied a nuclear power plant in Ukraine. But despite appearances, we’ll speak with an expert who says the war is actually helping Putin’s popularity at home. Plus, could the world survive without Russia’s oil supply? We’ll hear from an analyst who says $200/barrel is the price of that “freedom.” And, the economy added 678,000 jobs in February. We’ll dive into the data and what it means for the Fed’s next move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly explains why the opposite of what the Fed is trying to achieve right now keeps occurring. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks are losing steam as Vladimir Putin says Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is “going according to plan.” And Fed Chair Powell is wrapping up his second day before congress by warning it’s too soon to tell if Ukraine will affect it’s hiking plans. We’ll bring you the latest. Plus, could climbing crude prices help accelerate the consumer push into EVs? We’ll ask the CEO of ChargePoint. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fed Chair Powell says he still backs a rate hike at its next meeting in two weeks, and the markets are shrugging it off. We’ll look at what else Powell told Congress today, and why that hasn’t derailed the averages. Plus, WTI crude has topped $112 per barrel for the first time in over a decade. We’ll look at how we got here, and if it’s sustainable. And, we’ll take a hard look at all the actions U.S. companies are taking to avoid doing business with Russia right now, and what it means for business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.