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This week’s lineup has a little bit of everything—tech battles, money worries, and self-improvement hacks. France is flexing with Mistral AI, trying to take on OpenAI with its own chatbot army.

Meanwhile, the New York Fed says inflation is chilling out, but the job market? Not so much.

And James Clear is back to remind us that your future isn’t built on one giant leap—it’s stacked on tiny, daily wins (yes, even flossing counts).

So, whether you’re chasing AI breakthroughs, watching the Fed like it’s Netflix, or just trying to finally build that “good habit” you promised yourself last January, I’ve got you covered. And speaking of getting covered, today’s sponsors can help you level up: AdQuick, for smarter ad placements, and Stocks & Income, your edge in navigating the markets.

🔎 TL;DR

1) STING OF GROW: AI HUSTLES

• Mistral AI

  France’s leading AI startup, valued at $14 billion, is positioning itself as a key competitor to OpenAI through its chatbot Le Chat, a suite of open-source and premium AI models, and extensive partnerships with major enterprises and governments.

2) STING OF WEALTH: INVESTING

• Inflation Expectations

  The New York Fed survey indicates stable long-term inflation expectations but a significant decline in labor market confidence, with job replacement expectations at their lowest level in 12 years, reinforcing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.

3) STING OF SUCCESS: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET

• Atomic Habits

  James Clear’s framework emphasizes the compounding impact of small, consistent behavioral changes, the importance of identity-based habits, and strategies such as habit stacking and implementation intentions to create sustainable personal and professional growth.

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Mistral AI: The French Startup Taking on OpenAI

Introduction

Ever heard of Mistral AI? It’s the French upstart building open-source models, an AI assistant called Le Chat, and now valued at a jaw-dropping $14 billion. Some say it’s the only European company that can seriously rival OpenAI.

Straight to the Point

Founded in 2023, Mistral AI promises to “put frontier AI in the hands of everyone.” Its app Le Chat already hit 1 million downloads in just two weeks, climbing to #1 in France’s App Store. Updates keep rolling—deep research, multilingual reasoning, image editing, and even chat memory.

Sharpen Your Edge

Mistral isn’t just another chatbot company. Its portfolio includes reasoning models (Magistral), multimodal tools (Pixtral), audio models (Voxtral), and coding assistants (Devstral + Mistral Code). While some models are fully open source, others are premium APIs that bring in recurring revenue.

Next Moves to Grow and Protect Your Future

Partnerships are stacking fast: Microsoft, Nvidia, IBM, Stellantis, France’s army, and even Agence France-Presse. A European AI campus, Mistral Compute platform (powered by Nvidia), and “AI for Citizens” show it’s aiming beyond tech—straight into public services and infrastructure. IPO rumors are heating up, but leadership insists it’s “not for sale.”

Why This Really Matters

For investors, Mistral is Europe’s AI crown jewel—a reminder that innovation isn’t just happening in Silicon Valley. For side hustlers, their open-source tools mean powerful AI without sky-high subscription fees. For parents, it shows that AI competition is driving faster innovation, more features, and—hopefully—better safeguards.

Act on This Today

• Mistral AI = France’s $14B OpenAI rival.

• Le Chat app: 1M+ downloads, fast-growing alternative to ChatGPT.

• Product lineup: reasoning, multimodal, audio, and coding models.

• Partners: Microsoft, Nvidia, IBM, AFP, Stellantis, French government.

• IPO likely, but staying independent for now.

ScorpA\rents's Quick Strike

• Europe now has a serious AI player in Mistral.

• Open-source + premium = flexible model for both users and enterprises.

• Le Chat could grow into a mainstream competitor to ChatGPT.

• Strategic deals + national backing = long-term moat.

• Keep an eye on Mistral’s IPO—it could be Europe’s AI Tesla moment.

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Inflation Expectations Flat, Job Market Gloom Deepens

Introduction

The latest New York Fed survey shows inflation fears are cooling—but optimism about jobs just hit rock bottom. Inflation may not be the monster we thought, but the labor market is flashing red. So, what does this mean for us?

Straight to the Point

Consumers now expect prices to rise 3.2% over the next year, just slightly higher than July. But long-term inflation expectations—3% in three years, 2.9% in five years—are steady. For the Fed, that’s a green light to cut rates without sparking runaway prices.

Sharpen Your Edge

Here’s the problem: confidence in the job market is collapsing. Only 44.9% think they could land a new job if they lost theirs—the lowest in the survey’s 12-year history. Add to that: 39% expect unemployment to rise in the next year.

Next Moves to Grow and Protect Your Future

The Fed has already held rates high all year to fight inflation, but now the bigger worry is jobs. Powell has hinted at a September cut, and traders see it as almost guaranteed. Rate cuts can juice markets, but a weak labor market could drag the economy down.

Why This Really Matters

For parents building side hustles and investments, this is a wake-up call. Inflation may not crush your wallet, but job insecurity could hit closer to home. This is the moment to diversify—grow extra income streams, and make your money work harder for you.

Act on This Today

• Inflation expectations steady = less Fed pressure.

• Job market confidence at lowest level in 12 years.

• 39% expect unemployment to rise.

• Powell signals September rate cut is likely.

• Side hustlers: strengthen multiple income streams now.

ScorpA\rents’s Bite of Wealth

• Short-term inflation: 3.2% expected rise.

• Long-term inflation stable at ~3%.

• Job replacement confidence: record low 44.9%.

• More consumers see unemployment climbing.

• Fed likely to cut rates in Sept to soften labor pains.

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Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Massive Results

Introduction

Can small habits really change your life? James Clear says yes—tiny daily shifts can compound into life-changing results. The magic is in the accumulation, not the overnight miracle.

Straight to the Point

Good habits multiply results over time, while breaking bad ones feels like climbing a mountain. Why? Because habits aren’t just actions—they’re tied to identity. Change your habits, and you start changing who you are.

Sharpen Your Edge

Clear explains identity-based habits: you don’t just want to run, you become a runner. Habits follow a four-step process—cue, craving, response, reward. Awareness is the first step, and tools like habit stacking or “implementation intention” make it easier to lock in good routines.

Next Moves to Grow and Protect Your Future

Make good habits attractive and obvious. Link them to something you already do—like adding a quick workout after brushing your teeth. To break bad habits, make them invisible, unattractive, or harder to reach.

Why This Really Matters

As working parents, side hustlers, and investors, we don’t have time for giant overhauls. But stacking tiny wins each day builds freedom, wealth, and resilience. The person you want to be is hidden inside the habits you build today.

Act on This Today

Pick one habit you want to start and one you want to drop. Create a simple cue and stack it onto something you already do. Let identity, not willpower, carry you forward.

ScorpA\rents’s Strike of Success

• Small habits compound into big results.

• Bad habits are hard to break—make them invisible or unattractive.

• Identity drives habits: become the kind of person you aim to be.

• Habits form in 4 steps: cue → craving → response → reward.

• Use habit stacking + implementation intention for lasting change.

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