Core PPI rose 0.8%, beating forecasts and raising new inflation concerns. In this episode, Neil and Eric break down what higher wholesale prices mean for interest rates, the 10 year Treasury, and stagflation fears. They also cover AI driven layoffs, the falling cost of knowledge work, and why AI agents are becoming a powerful new distribution channel. From MCP infrastructure to human oversight and API cost savings, this episode shares practical insights for staying competitive in uncertain economic times.
Key Takeaways:
• Core PPI jump signals inflation pressure
• AI agents becoming new distribution channel
• Curiosity compounds in chaotic markets
Chapters:
(00:00) Core PPI Surge Explained
(00:22) Interest Rates and Stagflation
(01:30) Wholesale Inflation Breakdown
(02:28) AI Layoffs and Knowledge Work
(04:23) AI SEO and ClickFlow
(05:24) AI Agents as Distribution
(10:20) Managing Agent Quality Control
(14:00) Smart AI Cost Optimization
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