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  • CPI Preview: Are Tariffs Finally Poised to Move Inflation?

    CPI Preview: Are Tariffs Finally Poised to Move Inflation?

    The CPI Report That’s Gonna Be the Talk of Wall Street

    Feels like we’re hitting the same old wall again: the tariffs from the past few months haven’t nudged prices up the way we hoped. But hey—this Wednesday’s CPI numbers are about to get a close look. Wall Street’s crystal ball is all set with a tidy little forecast.

    What the Bells Are Ringing Out

    • June’s CPI jump: Expect a tidy +0.3% month‑over‑month rise – that’s a nice bump from last month’s +0.1%.
    • Core CPI is following the same play: Another +0.3% lift is on the cards for June, matching the core’s +0.1% in May.

    Bottom line: banks are bracing themselves for a steady climb, and we’re ready to see if the tariffs finally do what they’re supposed to—push those prices a smidge higher.

  • YouTube’s first exclusive NFL broadcast attracts over 17M viewers

    YouTube’s first exclusive NFL broadcast attracts over 17M viewers

    YouTube announced on Monday that its first-ever exclusive global broadcast of an NFL game broke a record for the company, achieving the most concurrent viewers of a livestream on the platform. Over 17.3 million viewers from more than 230 countries and territories worldwide tuned in for the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo.

    This figure represents the average minute audience (AMA) that watched the game last Friday. In the U.S., there were 16.2 million AMA across YouTube and other platforms, according to Nielsen data, while YouTube’s own numbers indicated 1.1 million AMA outside the U.S.

    This exclusive broadcast is part of YouTube’s expanded partnership with the NFL, which was announced in May during the company’s annual Upfront event. The deal is aimed at attracting more ad revenue, and the company likely hopes that this new achievement will be well-received by advertisers.

    However, in comparison to other NFL broadcasts on streaming platforms, the viewership numbers are slightly lower than those of Netflix. Netflix’s 2024 Christmas doubleheader averaged over 24 million viewers.

    While the numbers may seem underwhelming, YouTube believes its creator-driven viewing experience sets it apart from rivals. The broadcast showcased a lineup of popular YouTubers, including Deestroying, MrBeast, Haley Kalil, and Marques Brownlee, among others. Karol G also performed the halftime show.

    As for how people felt about having these creators involved in the broadcast, reactions were mixed. While some fans enjoyed seeing their favorite YouTubers, others thought the sports commentary was a bit “cringe.”