Ben Emons previews the CPI report, which will give investors insight into inflation metrics. With a lot of economic data delayed because of the government shutdown, he still expects the Fed to cut rates by 25 bps but calls the decision “awkward.” He discusses the state of the U.S. economy and the latest trade war and U.S./Russia developments. He thinks the new sanctions on Russian oil won’t last long, but OPEC may have to step in if that supply is disrupted.