Inflation rose to 3.3% in March 2026.

Energy was the biggest swing factor, obviously. The war. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

• The energy index was up 12.5% year over year, with gasoline up 18.9%. Energy commodities up 19.4%.

• Food was up 2.7% year over year with Food away from home up 3.8% and Food at home up 1.9%.

Consumers are making the choices that make the most sense for them. Businesses need to be smarter in how they reach them, with the right message at the right time.

Yes, I do know what that message is. Tailored to each industry, of course.

From a tire shop to an ice cream shop, I know how to bring in the right customer, with the right message, on the right platform, at the right time.

Let's solve.

https://youtube.com/shorts/D6jjPcXt_fU?si=RoYGbM5xbKpkO81f

Bronthie gives a voiceover of The Wall Street Journal’s reporting on the March 2026 Consumer Price Index, based on figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.