Explore the upcoming US consumer price inflation data and its political implications. The discussion highlights how tariff policies impact public perception, especially regarding food prices. Learn about the Federal Reserve's strategies on interest rates and what that means for financial regulation. Additionally, hear insights on how international investors are reacting to these economic shifts.

US President Trump stated there will be no exceptions to aggressively taxing US buyers of foreign metals (due to start on 4 March, giving time for US companies to plead for exceptions). If there is no retreat, this will reduce US steel consumers’ competitiveness via higher import and domestic costs (if domestic metal producers raise prices under cover of the tariff). Retail consumers are less likely to notice the tax, unless job losses are explicitly linked to it.

Explore the latest on tariffs and their ripple effects on the economy. Delve into the recent jobs report, revealing growth in job creation and wages, despite some unexpected figures. Examine how inflation data could sway Federal Reserve policies. Discover insights into technology stocks and strategies for navigating market uncertainties. This engaging discussion sheds light on the intersection of labor market trends and economic forecasts.

US President Trump (temporarily) retreated from ending de minimis tariff exemptions. De minimis rules mean US consumers do not pay trade taxes on imports worth less than USD 800. This, alongside retreats from taxing Colombian, Mexican, and Canadian goods, emphasizes trade tax visibility. Consumers would notice the cost of these tariffs (affecting food and fuel prices, or the price of purchases from Temu), and would quickly realize that US consumers, not foreigners, pay tariffs. Highly visible tariffs lead to a quick retreat.

In this episode, CIO's Jon Gordon provides an update on Chinese tariffs on the US coming into effect, Fed speak & US AI security policy under President Trump.

Brian shares his thoughts on the current health of the US labor market following today’s release of the January employment report. Plus, a look at the week ahead. Featured is Brian Rose, Senior Economist Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Shiavon Chatman

Today witnesses the extreme hype of US employment data. Today’s data also has annual benchmark revisions, which will confuse the headlines. Weirdly, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics has cancelled all briefings explaining data. This is not necessarily helpful as data becomes more complex, inaccurate, and misunderstood. It has also fueled disquiet that the new US administration might politicize the way data is calculated (survey responses are already partisan).

Kristina Hooper is the Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco. We cover a wide range of topics, including a macroeconomic outlook, expectations for monetary policy, notable market risks, and views on asset allocation. Host: Daniel Cassidy

New US Attorney General Bondi issued a flurry of memos, allegedly including a request to investigate companies pursuing diverse and inclusive workforces. That is economically significant. At a time of rapid structural change, companies need to employ the right person in the right job at the right time to maximize technological gains, with diverse views to spot the opportunities of rapid change. Undermining that risks damaging trend economic growth and profitability.

As headline developments surrounding trade uncertainty and DeepSeek persist, Xingchen drops by to discuss what this all means for emerging market equities. We also spend time examining the scope of US imposed tariffs on China, and the implications for Chinese growth and overall relations with the US. Plus, a deeper look into DeepSeek’s breakthroughs in the AI space. Featured is Xinghen Yu, Emerging Markets Strategist Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Shiavon Chatman