The DJIA has now risen in five straight sessions, and the bulls are hoping retail results can help the rally continue. In the UK, however, the latest data shows inflation rose by more than 10% year-over-year in July -- a fresh 40-year high. We dig deep into the numbers in today's show, beginning with CNN's Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans.

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