A cooldown in CPI can't offset pressures from ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, argues Max Wasserman, who sees persistent headwinds hitting American consumers. "There's no relief in sight," he says, pointing to interest rates tentatively holding, rising gas prices, and high margin debt creating lasting pressures. As for the Fed, Max doesn't see the committee raising rates without massive political backlash. He also explains the dichotomy between AI and Big Tech layoffs.