Inflation will likely be higher for longer. Your retirement plan isn’t built for that.
Official CPI masks double-digit spikes in healthcare, insurance and energy. Meanwhile, an outdated strategy quietly drains your portfolio.
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May 14, 2026
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Heritage Auctions’ Ivy Sees Booming Collectibles Market
Sports items are proving themselves as investable assets alongside traditional collectibles such as rare coins, according to Heritage Auctions Chief Executive Officer Steve Ivy. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Julie Fine in Dallas. (Source: Bloomberg)
US Retail Sales Moderate in April as Gasoline Prices Surge
US retail sales rose at a slower pace in April with the value of retail purchases increasing 0.5% last month after a revised 1.6% gain in March. Excluding gas stations, sales rose 0.3%. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The commodities guru who warned about silver falling now, is saying the hantavirus could do the same to oil
What if the Hantavirus turns into a black-swan for oil? This former hedge-fund executive is taking out some insurance against that.
Fed’s Miran on Supply Shocks, Policy, Central Bank Tenure
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran speaks about inflation from supply shocks, how the central bank can work with the Treasury and White House going forward, and reflects on his time at the Fed. (Source: Bloomberg)
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U.S. retail sales rise again, but higher gas prices and inflation play a big role
Sales at retailers rose in April for the third month in a row, but the increase stemmed in large part from drivers spending more on gasoline because of higher prices. Spending was on the softer side after adjusting for inflation.
Inflation Increases Volatility and Investment Risk
Inflation increases volatility by making prices, interest rates, earnings, and investor behavior harder to predict. This can raise risk across stocks, bonds, commodities, and cash.