Inflation Heats Up and Retail Sales Disappoint As the Fed Kicks Off a Pivotal Meeting, Is The Meme Stocks Rally "A Recipe For Disaster"?, a Bet Against DraftKings Sends the Stock Tumbling, Plus a New Record High for the S&P 500

Published: June 15, 2021, 2:54 p.m.

b'Jim Cramer and Scott Wapner led off the show with a look at key inflation and retail data on day one of what some are saying is the most important Fed meeting of Chair Jerome Powell\'s tenure. The Producer Price index for May coming in hotter than expected and retail sales showing a bigger than expected decline. The anchors looked at what it all means for the markets and Wednesday\'s much-anticipated Fed statement -- how will policymakers tackle inflation? Jim and Scott also reacted to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jaime Dimon saying the bank is hoarding cash because there\'s a "very good chance" inflation is here to stay -- and American Express CEO Steve Squeri telling CNBC why he\'s bullish on the American consumer when it comes to spending and the recovery. The meme stocks also in the spotlight: AMC Entertainment extending its rally after soaring 33-percent over the last two session, with Petco jumping into fray after surging 18-percent on Monday. The anchors engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about comments Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman made on CNBC -- he said he believes this year\'s big rally in meme stocks could be "a recipe for disaster." Also in focus: A new record high for the S&P 500, DraftKings shares tumble after Hindenburg Research announces it a taken a short position, The U.S. and EU announced a resolution of the 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies involving Boeing and European rival Airbus, and Jamie Dimon speaks out about Jack Dorsey\'s Square.'