Episode Details

Frank is out of the office, so I (Daniel) am taking the reins on today's show.

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is in—and the sharp rise in energy prices is dominating the report. I break down what's behind the surge… and why the situation creates a big problem for the Fed.

Speaking of energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects oil demand to peak before 2030 as clean energy replaces fossil fuels. I explain why I don't believe this will happen… and why you'd be wise to have exposure to oil & gas right now. And I highlight a report from over 1,600 scientists on why climate change isn't as dire as the media makes it sound.

The Wall Street Journal recently ran a story about how amateur investors are piling into risky option bets. I recap the article… and explain why this strategy has worse odds than the casinos in Vegas. But that doesn't mean you can't use it to your advantage. I share a few tips on how to turn the odds in your favor… and a brokerage firm benefiting from the trend.

In this episode

• Energy prices are dominating the CPI [2:05]

• Why I don't think we'll see peak oil demand by 2030 [8:25]

• Over 1,600 scientists say not to worry about climate change [15:00]

• Amateur investors are making risky option trades [19:45]