The White House just dropped their latest take on inflation: they're claiming progress since early last year, saying the numbers are trending down to what they call "a solid level." Still, they admit there's work left to do. Interestingly, the narrative pushed is that they inherited an inflation mess from the previous administration. Whether you buy that spin or not, macro watchers know these numbers matter — especially when rate decisions and risk appetite hang in the balance. Keep an eye on how this plays out for markets.