The Consumer Price Index, a direct measure of inflation, is on the way next week. The Fed looks at this data to determine future rate hikes. Does The Sandman see another rate hike in our future? Plus, hear his answer to the question: The is the volatility index VIX so low, and is it losing its credibility overall as we analyze markets? All that on more on this week’s market segment.

Stocks had a pretty positive week, as Chairman Powell has some decent news. Were his comments really that positive? Plus, the latest jobs report has supported a general theme of cooling from a position of strength. The Fed’s going to have some ammunition to potentially raise 75 basis points soon. Hear The Sandman’s take on the economy in this week’s market segment.

Reports are showing that inflation and rising costs to borrow money have caused a solid contraction in business activity across the U.S. private sector, which helped the market in November. Then, some negative news from the University of Michigan’s five-year…

Crypto came up in a big way this week. What’s next for the industry? Plus, inflation and industrial production are intertwined. Find out how in this week’s market segment.

Americans collectively lose $50 billion per year to fraud. Fraudsters and thieves are innovative professionals, constantly reinventing ways to rip you off. When fraud happens or a robbery happens, you’re left not only with financial loss but a compromised identity and emotional distress. However, there are ways to protect yourself. And today, Piedmont California Police Chief Jeremy Bowers is in the studio to cover common present-day scams and crimes, why they are successful, some red flags that a scam may be afoot, and what you can do if it happens to you.

Plus, catch the weekly market report where The Sandman breaks down what’s next for the cryptocurrency industry, recent negative corporate earnings news, and capacity utilization for industrial production—and so much more.