Core Insights - The upcoming release of September's consumer price index (CPI) report is expected to be a significant market event due to the lack of recent economic data caused by the government shutdown [2][3] - Economists predict a monthly increase of 0.4% in the all-items CPI, maintaining a 12-month inflation rate of 3.1%, which is 0.2 percentage points higher than August [4] - The focus will be on any deviations in inflation readings and the impact of tariffs on prices, with expectations of upward pressure in certain categories [5][7] Economic Context - The CPI report is the last major economic reading before the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where another interest rate cut is anticipated [6][10] - Despite the uncertainty from the government shutdown, the economy has shown resilience, with GDP tracking close to 4% for the third quarter [11] - Geopolitical uncertainties, particularly regarding tariffs, are raising concerns about potential impacts on economic growth [9] Market Reactions - Investors are currently experiencing volatility, with major stock market averages nearing record levels [8] - A higher-than-expected CPI number could lead to increased market volatility, but it may also present buying opportunities given the strong economic fundamentals [12]

Good to have you with us this morning. I'm Joe Frier. >> And I'm Savannah Sers.Thanks very much for being here. We are going to begin our show with the Trump administration ramping up pressure on Russia to end its war with Ukraine. On Wednesday, the Treasury Department announced harsh new sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies, essentially cutting them off from financial US institutions.Those measures came just one day after President Trump confirmed that his planned meeting with Russian Preside ...

Most Americans are yet to feel the pain of the government shutdown. Yet the economic costs will pile up the longer the saga drags on https://t.co/ggZnjoTsmA ...

He reached out to you about meeting on the government shutdown. Will you meet with them before you leave for Asia on Friday. I will, actually.I'd love to meet with them. I just want them to open up the country first. You know, the country is so hot right now and they've never voted against, you know, continuation. They've never voted against. They've never done that.They're doing this because they have Trump derangement syndrome. But I will I would love to meet I would like to meet with both of them. But I ...

And joining us now, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Senator Warren, it's great to have you. I want to talk about where I left off with Jackie here, which is Leader Thun telling me last week he could guarantee a vote on reformed ACA subsidy extensions for Democrats. Why doesn't that offer work for you and your colleagues? >> Look, it's not about having a show vote. It's about sitting down and negotiating to roll back the health care cuts that are going to hammer tens of millions of peop ...

And joining me now here to talk about where we go next, Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Holland, member of the budget committee. Good to see you, Senator. I mean, look, um, I know Democrats are trying to spare people the pain of higher health care costs.You've been articulate about it. You fought long and hard about it, but you alone also have, for example, nearly 700,000 people on food stamps just in your state. You just heard what Kevin had to say.um you know, SNAP benefits, missed paychecks. What d ...

Today marks day 20 of the Trump Republican government shutdown and still no progress. The House of Representatives was out of session again today, which means that since August, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has allowed just 12 legislative days for House members. 12 in three months.Democrats say there's a reason for that and it's to shield Donald Trump from the embarrassment of what's in the Epstein files. Speaker Johnson is still refusing to swear in Arizona's newly elected Congresswoman Adelita Graalva, ...

Organizers say more than 7 million people gathered at nearly 3,000 events across the country over the weekend for the so-called no kings rallies in a largely peaceful show of force against the Trump administration's policies. That is 2 million more people than the first No Kings Day back in June. Protesters flooded streets, squares, and parks in both big cities and small towns, chanting no kings in America, and carrying signs with slogans like democracy, not monarchy, and make America good again.In Boston, ...

Welcome back. Joining me now is Republican Senator Ran Paul of Kentucky. Senator Paul, welcome back to Meet the Press.>> Thanks for having me. Good morning. >> Thanks so much for being here.Let's start right there with my conversation with President Zalinski. You heard us talking about the second summit that President Trump is poised to have with President Putin in Budapest. of course coming on the heels of that first summit in Alaska.Senator, do you think this second summit will be worthwhile. >> You know, ...

Government Shutdown & Protests - The report highlights the Republican party's criticism of protests against the administration, labeling protesters as Marxists and pro-Hamas [1][6] - The report emphasizes the importance of protest as a fundamental right in the US, citing historical examples like the Boston Tea Party and Rosa Parks [4] - The report suggests that the administration is perceived as anti-protest, especially when directed at them [3] - The report indicates a potential connection between the protests and the government shutdown, with Republicans offering a vote on Obamacare subsidies in exchange for ending the protests [7] Healthcare & Policy - The report mentions concerns about cuts to Medicaid, threats to Medicare, and the lack of tax credits associated with the Affordable Care Act [9] - The report cites an example of a couple in South Carolina whose healthcare premiums could increase from around $50 per month to over $2,000 if changes are implemented [17] Political Landscape in South Carolina - The report references a call to eliminate Congressman Clyburn's district in South Carolina [18] - The report states that Democrats in South Carolina hold approximately 45% of the vote in every election, but only have 14% representation in the congressional delegation [19] - The report suggests a perception that fairness is lacking in the political process in South Carolina [15][20]