Alternative data suggest uneven inflation amid Trump's numbers skepticism

1. US government scaled back inflation price checks due to staffing shortages. 2. Petersen Institute suggests CPI methodology may be outdated and unreliable. 3. Alternative indexes show varied inflation rates, some lower than government reports. 4. The ISM reports 15% price increases in manufacturing and services year-to-date. 5. Continued inflationary pressure is anticipated, partly due to tariffs.