ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Raj Malhotra, a seasoned ITPM trading mentor, delves into last week's surprising CPI number and its implications for the stock market. Raj offers a comprehensive analysis of the CPI, exploring core goods inflation, housing costs, and super core goods inflation, and discusses how these factors may influence future FED rate moves. He explains why tech stocks are rallying while biotech and small caps lag and compares current inflation rates to historical trends. Raj also highlights actionable trading strategies, leveraging a low VIX for options structuring, big cap potentials, and exciting small-cap opportunities like Transmedics Group (TMDX). Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, this video is packed with valuable insights and practical advice to help you navigate the current market landscape.