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It's May 19th, 2021.
Dear Readers,
Happy Wednesday, or as I like to call it, "humpday". This weekend we had a team offsite at Yosemite National Park.
Let's get into it!
This week's top stories include:
- No more masks
- While supplies last
- Are aliens already here?
- What's up with inflation?
- Oliver Charles update

Get the vax and ditch the mask
Does that rhyme? I hope so cause it took me about an hour to come up with. The CDC announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors. Many celebrate this as the end of the pandemic, while others are still anxious about returning to normal life. Talking Points: Fully vaccinated people can now resume activities without wearing masks or physically distancing. They can also travel domestically without worry. About half of US states still have some sort of mask mandate in place. However, many now have plans to reverse the policies. Walmart, Costco, CVS, Target, Starbucks, and Home Depot are among the largest companies now allowing customers to shop mask-free.

That's how most suppliers are feeling...
The global economy is currently experiencing an unprecedented phenomenon. It's breaking under the pressure of a rapid increase in demand from consumers emerging from the pandemic. Companies of all shapes and sizes are struggling to acquire all sorts of resources.

Are we about to meet aliens?
As a kid, I always imagined there would be this worldwide breaking news story that aliens have contacted us. The world would finally come together, knowing that there is something larger than our planet. We'd send Tom Hanks and Beyoncé out as our ambassadors to offer peace.

Are things more expensive?
Last week the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released its April numbers on inflation. The general consensus was that inflation would be right about 3.6%. However, it turned out to be 4.2%, the biggest jump in over a decade. The Fed chalked this up to a transitionary number as we come out of lockdown and resume normal life.

What is Yosemite's valuation?
As I said earlier, we spent the weekend at a company offsite in Yosemite National Parl. After waiting in line for 2 hours to get into the park, I couldn't help but wonder how much the those friendly rangers are raking in.
That's my update for the week. I hope you've enjoyed this week's installment of The New Yak Times.
Until next time, keep building 🐝.
Best,
Tobias
CMO @ Oliver Charles
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