Past Webinar – Instant Insight: Inflation Trends | 9/11/26

Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management, and Tom Parks discuss the implications of a recent inflation report. The discussion covers key metrics including a headline CPI of 3.4% and a core CPI of 2.4%. They explore the relationship between inflation, potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and geopolitical factors such as tensions in the Middle East affecting oil prices. The presenters also examine ‘super core’ inflation (core services excluding rents) and provide context on how various consumer expenses, from energy to technology, are contributing to different inflationary pressures. The segment concludes with an overview of how personal inflation experiences vary based on individual spending habits.