Season 6, Episode 5 of Jason in the Morning is about power, pressure, and what moves markets.

We start with Alphabet crossing the $4 trillion mark as investors double down on artificial intelligence and a quiet but massive deal with Apple to power the next generation of Siri. Then we look at why U.S. consumer prices are snapping back after distorted data last fall — and why that likely keeps the Federal Reserve on pause as 2026 begins.

We close overseas in Japan, where speculation about a snap election — potentially triggered when parliament reconvenes on January 23 — has already weakened the yen, reminding markets how fast politics can ripple through global finance.

Big money, sticky prices, and election rumors that move currencies — this one’s about timing, trust, and who really sets the pace.

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