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Happy Wednesday!

The Beatles are back and better than ever.

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In today’s Morning Mashup:

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👔 Small Businesses vs. Inflation

It's time we had a little chat about what our small business compadres are facing right now.

You've heard the whispers about inflation, that not-so-friendly specter looming over us all.

Well, it's more than just whispers now. Our friends at the National Federation of Independent Business conducted a survey and the results are eye-opening. It seems like more small businesses are getting a bit anxious about inflation and future business conditions.

If this concern keeps ramping up, we're going to see a bit of a pickle for our pals at the Federal Reserve. They've been wrestling with inflation, trying to keep it pinned to their 2% target, but the thing is slippery. Even though we've seen price increases slow down a bit over the past year, inflation is still sitting pretty well above that 2% target.

The Fed has been keeping its eyes on inflation expectations. They're trying to gauge if we, the consumers, have gotten used to a certain level of inflation. If we've adjusted our expectations and gotten comfortable with a higher level of inflation, well, that's where things get tricky.

If it's a situation of "new normal," getting inflation back down could be a heroic task. That could mean a hit to our living standards, and nobody wants that.

Plan ahead and keep pushing.

🎶 Reviving Lennon's Voice: The Beatles' AI-Assisted Encore

This one is pretty nostalgic.

Beatles fans, it's time to tune your ears in for something truly mind-blowing. The Fab Four are about to make a comeback like never before.

Picture this: a new Beatles song featuring the voice of John Lennon himself, all thanks to AI. Yes, you heard that right.

Paul McCartney spilled the beans on BBC Radio 4 recently, confirming that we're going to be blessed with what he calls "the final Beatles record" this year. They've used cutting-edge AI to lovingly extract Lennon's voice from an old demo recording. Just imagine the innovation we're about to witness.

This isn't the first time The Beatles have innovated with technology. Remember the songs "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love" from the mid-90s? Those were built around Lennon's demos from the 70s, complete with his voice turned into a ghostly echo due to the quality of the recording.

The man behind the magic this time is none other than Peter Jackson, who leveraged AI to restore the old audio track for a sound that's fresher than ever. You might remember his epic work on the “Get Back” TV series where he worked similar miracles with old Beatles footage.

Here's a little insider speculation: the buzz among the Beatles community is that this new song might be titled "Now and Then," a Lennon composition from the same era as "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love."

One thing's for sure, this is a reunion we've all been dreaming of, and it's about to become a reality. 

🏦 Dollar Dominance: A Shift in the Narrative

Some intriguing news from the financial world that's sure to spark some thought. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently dropped a hint about the future of the US dollar.

Here's the rundown:

• Yellen suggests a possible slow decline in the role of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency. (She previously upheld the belief that the dollar's dominance in the global financial market would remain unchallenged)

• This aligns with the ongoing trend of de-dollarization, where countries, particularly the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), are exploring financial alternatives.

• Yellen remains confident. She addressed the efforts of countries like China and Russia to create an international trade alternative but considers these attempts as "difficult to conceive."

• She outlined the significant role of International Financial Institutions (key players in promoting a more resilient global economy).

No need to panic just yet. While the financial environment continues to evolve, the US dollar remains a key player.

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