PPI vs CPI: Are Record Profit Margins About To Get Squeezed

Published on November 9, 2026

The most important number in October’s inflation reports wasn’t the one that made the headlines. Everyone watched the Consumer Price Index print 3.7%. Far fewer noticed the Producer Price Index for final demand. It jumped 1.3% in a single month, the largest gain since March 2022, and the annual rate hit 6.3%.

Continue reading on website
Other news

Do You Need a Will, a Trust, or Both?

November 9, 2026
A will can name guardians for minor children, designate an executor, and direct certain assets after your death. A trust serves a different role, including managing assets during your lifetime and controlling how they pass to beneficiaries. Understanding the distinction can help you build an estate plan that reflects your family, assets, and wishes.

Debt Be Not Proud

November 9, 2026
I try not to write about politics in this letter. I’d rather focus on economics and investments. But this week, politics impacts economics so we need to address it. Let me see if I can express what I think many voters were feeling.