Lucas and Luna anchor every episode of Inflation Explained with Fexingo in the latest CPI release, producer price index, and personal consumption expenditures data, pulling real-time figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Federal Reserve Economic Data. They dissect how a tenth-of-a-point move in core inflation ripples through grocery bills, rent renewals, and wage negotiations. Lucas charts the historical arc of price shocks, from the 1970s oil embargo to today's shelter-cost stickiness, while Luna presses on the human impact: what a 3.4% annual inflation rate means for a household earning the median US income, for a retiree on a fixed annuity, for a small business owner adjusting menu prices. Each episode tackles a single inflation driver—used-car indexes, energy futures, medical care services—with clear definitions of terms like 'trimmed mean' and 'supercore services.' The conversation stays grounded in named cases: how Walmart's pricing power affects the PCE, how rent-stabi
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Inflation Explained with Fexingo: CPI, Prices, and the Cost of Living for Everyday People is a business podcast hosted by Fexingo, with 159 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Episode #166
Why Grocery Prices Stay High as Inflation Cools
Aug 21, 20267 minS4
Inflation is cooling across the economy, but grocery prices remain stubbornly high. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the gap between headline CPI and the real-world cost of food, using the latest data from July 2026 to explain why staples like eggs, bread, and produce still strain household budgets. They look at the producer price index for food, the role of transportation and labor costs, and why big retailers are hesitant to cut prices even when input costs fall. With the consumer price index up just 0.07 percent from June to July, but grocery prices still rising at a faster clip, listeners learn what's really behind their supermarket receipts — and what might change in the coming months. Along the way, they reference the ten-year breakeven inflation rate and the Fed's preferred PCE gauge to give the big-picture context. If you've ever wondered why your cart costs more even though inflation is supposedly cooling, this episode explains the specific dynamics at play. #GroceryPrices #Inflation #CPI #ConsumerPrices #FoodPrices #CostOfLiving #ProducerPriceIndex #PCE #FederalReserve #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #PersonalFinance #LaborCosts #SupplyChain #Retail #Inflation2026 #JulyCPI Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
Why Your Hometown Hotel Rates Are Sticking at Pandemic Highs
Aug 20, 20267 minS4
In this episode of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna drill into a puzzle that doesn't show up in the national CPI: hotel rates in smaller cities and mid-sized metros have refused to come down, even as big-city hotel prices cool and overall inflation eases. They unpack the structural forces keeping those rates sticky — the shift to remote work, the boom in 'work-from-anywhere' travelers, the tight labor market for housekeeping staff, and the wave of hotel conversions into apartments. Using recent CPI data and the latest market moves, they explain why your weekend getaway to a regional town still costs more than it did in 2019, and what that says about the new normal for the cost of travel. They also touch on how the Fed's rate policy and the $40 trillion national debt shape the broader picture. A practical, eye-opening conversation for anyone who's wondered why their 'cheap' vacation spot isn't so cheap anymore. #HotelRates #TravelInflation #CPI #RegionalHotels #RemoteWork #WorkFromAnywhere #HousekeepingShortage #HotelConversions #InflationExplained #Economics #CostOfLiving #FedPolicy #NationalDebt #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #PriceStickiness #TravelCosts Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
Why Your Digital News Subscription Keeps Getting Pricier
Aug 19, 202610 minS4
Even as overall inflation cools, the price of digital news subscriptions keeps climbing. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack why media companies are raising prices more aggressively than ever, from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to the local paper. They discuss the shift from ad-supported to reader-supported business models, the economics of subscriber retention, and how price increases are outpacing broader inflation. With the latest CPI data showing July inflation subdued, why are newsrooms betting their future on higher subscription prices? And what does it mean for your monthly budget? Tune in for a sharp, on-the-ground look at the new economics of digital media. #DigitalNews #SubscriptionPricing #MediaEconomics #Inflation #CPI #BusinessModels #NewsIndustry #Economics #ConsumerImpact #TheNewYorkTimes #WallStreetJournal #LocalNews #AdSupportedMedia #PricingStrategy #CostOfLiving #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicsExplained Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
Why Your Coffee Costs More Even as Inflation Cools
Aug 18, 20269 minS4
Inflation is cooling, but your morning latte keeps getting pricier. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the surprising economics behind coffee prices — from extreme weather in Brazil to shipping disruptions and the growing global appetite for premium beans. They break down why the price you pay at the counter doesn't track CPI, and what it means for your budget. Expect concrete numbers on how bean prices have moved, how roasters and cafes pass costs along, and why the coffee market is a window into a post-pandemic world of supply shocks. If you've ever wondered why your flat white costs more than your lunch, this one's for you. #CoffeePrices #Inflation #CPI #SupplyChain #BrazilWeather #ArabicaBeans #PremiumCoffee #ConsumerPrices #Economics #CostOfLiving #RetailMarkup #GlobalTrade #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PodcastEpisode #EconomicTrends #FoodPrices #PriceGouging Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
Why Your Grocery Bill Feels High Even as Inflation Cools
Aug 17, 20267 minS4
CPI slowed to 2.9 percent in July, but grocery prices remain stubbornly high. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into why the basket of goods the government tracks doesn't match what you actually buy. They look at the gap between headline inflation and the 'food at home' index, how restaurant prices are climbing faster, and why the recent lettuce plunge won't fix your overall bill. They also touch on what the Fed's preferred core PCE measure means for your wallet, and how the war in Iran could push energy costs back up. If you've ever felt like the inflation rate doesn't reflect your supermarket receipts, this episode explains the disconnect. Plus, Lucas breaks down why your rent might be falling while your grocery bill stays high, and what that means for the broader economy. You'll come away with a clearer idea of what's really driving your cost of living—and why the numbers don't always tell the whole story. #GroceryPrices #CPI #Inflation #CostOfLiving #FoodAtHome #CorePCE #Fed #Economics #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #JulyCPI #FoodInflation #RestaurantPrices #LettucePlunge #SupermarketReceipts #RentVsGroceries Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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