Inflation Explained with Fexingo: CPI, Prices, and the Cost of Living for Everyday People

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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-stabilization policies alter CPI weights, how the Cleveland Fed's inflation nowcast differs from the official print. Lucas and Luna never simplify for drama; they treat the listener as someone who reads the earnings call transcripts and the Fed minutes but wants a sharper lens on the numbers. The show is for anyone who needs to understand inflation not as a headline but as a force that reshapes budgets, investment portfolios, and business models. What happens when the disinflation narrative stalls? How do you separate sticky inflation from base effects? #CPI #Inflation #FederalReserve #CostOfLiving #ConsumerPriceIndex #ProducerPriceIndex #PCE #MonetaryPolicy #WageGrowth #RentIndex #EnergyPrices #CoreInflation #EconomicData #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #InflationExplained Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

  1. 1h ago

    Why Medical Supply Chain Inflation Isnt Cooling

    Episode 38 of Inflation Explained with Fexingo digs into a stubborn inflation pocket that most people overlook: medical supplies. Lucas and Luna break down why items like surgical gloves, syringes, and IV bags are still seeing double-digit price increases even as headline CPI moderates. Drawing on the latest April CPI data (332.4 overall, but with medical commodities up over 6 percent year-over-year), they trace the problem back to reshoring bottlenecks, hospital group purchasing, and a clinic in Phoenix that saw its supply costs jump 40 percent in a single quarter. They also connect the dots to why your health insurance premiums and copays keep rising—even if the Fed has held rates steady at 3.65 percent since May. If you've wondered why a box of exam gloves now costs more than a tank of gas, this episode has the answer. #MedicalSupplyChain #Inflation #CPI #HealthCareCosts #SupplyChain #Reshoring #GroupPurchasing #HospitalCosts #MedicalSupplies #Economics #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CostOfLiving #InflationExplained #Fed #HealthInsurance #SurgicalGloves Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    6 min

  2. 13h ago

    Why Shelter Costs Keep CPI Higher Than Headline

    In episode 37 of Inflation Explained with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into the April CPI report showing headline inflation cooling to 332.4, but shelter costs remain stubbornly elevated at 5.2% annual growth. They explore how owner's equivalent rent, apartment concessions, and the lag in BLS data create a gap between what consumers feel and what the index shows. Using Zillow and Apartment List data, they explain why rents may finally be turning—but won't show up in CPI for months. A practical episode for anyone wondering why their rent check doesn't match the government's inflation narrative. #CPI #ShelterInflation #OwnerEquivalentRent #Rent #Zillow #ApartmentList #BureauOfLaborStatistics #Fed #MonetaryPolicy #Inflation #Housing #RealEstate #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #EconomyExplained #CostOfLiving Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    10 min

  3. 1d ago

    How Long-Term Unemployment Is Rewriting the Inflation Story

    The May jobs report is out Friday, but Lucas and Luna dig past the headline number into a quieter crisis: long-term unemployment is surging even as inflation moderates. They unpack why workers who've been jobless for 27 weeks or more are getting left behind, how that shifts bargaining power away from labor, and what it means for the Fed's next move. With the S&P 500 down nearly 3% this week and gold sliding, the hosts connect the dots between a softening labor market and a disinflationary pulse that may finally give the Fed cover to cut rates. Specific data points include the 122,000 ADP private payrolls beat, the gap between core CPI and core PCE, and the flat ten-year breakeven inflation rate. A concrete look at why the jobs market's quality matters more than its quantity for your wallet. #LongTermUnemployment #Inflation #JobsReport #FederalReserve #ADP #CPI #PCE #LaborMarket #Disinflation #Economy #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CostOfLiving #MayJobs #Unemployment #FedRateCuts #WageGrowth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    8 min

  4. 1d ago

    How Home Insurance Inflation Is Getting Zillowed

    Episode 35 of Inflation Explained with Fexingo: CPI, Prices, and the Cost of Living for Everyday People. Lucas and Luna dig into why home insurance premiums are rising at double the rate of overall inflation, and how new data sources like Zillow and satellite imagery are changing how insurers price risk. They look at the April CPI shelter index (still sticky at 4.2% year-over-year) versus the 11% annual jump in home insurance costs, and discuss how climate disasters, reinsurance costs, and algorithmic pricing models are creating a new kind of inflation that the Fed's favorite gauges don't fully capture. They also examine the feedback loop between rising premiums and falling home affordability. This episode gives you one concrete number and one practical takeaway about how insurance inflation works in 2026. #HomeInsurance #Inflation #CPI #ShelterCosts #InsurancePremiums #Reinsurance #ClimateRisk #Zillow #PropertyInsurance #Underwriting #FedPolicy #HomeAffordability #EconomicData #CostOfLiving #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #InflationExplained Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    8 min

  5. 2d ago

    How the Hotel Industry Is Rewriting the Inflation Story

    Inflation is cooling in the official CPI data, but hotel room rates tell a different story — one about supply constraints, labor costs, and shifting travel patterns. Lucas and Luna break down how the post-pandemic hotel boom has turned into a structural price reset, using data from major chains like Marriott and Hilton. They explore why a night in a mid-tier hotel now costs what a luxury room did five years ago, and what this means for the Fed's inflation fight. Along the way, they touch on the disconnect between headline CPI shelter costs and real-world lodging prices, the impact of boutique hotel proliferation, and the ripple effects on business travel budgets. A focused look at one industry's pricing power in a sticky-inflation world. #HotelInflation #CPI #LodgingCosts #TravelPrices #Marriott #Hilton #InflationPuzzle #ShelterCosts #BusinessTravel #SupplyConstraints #LaborCosts #PricingPower #FedPolicy #StickyInflation #TravelIndustry #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    8 min

  6. 2d ago

    Why the S&P 500 Is Defying Higher CPI Numbers

    The S&P 500 is near all-time highs even as CPI ticks up. Lucas and Luna dig into this disconnect, looking at why investors aren't panicking over April's CPI reading of 332.4. They explore the role of the Fed's rate pause, the ten-year breakeven inflation rate dropping to 2.36 percent, and how corporate pricing power is reshaping the inflation narrative. By examining specific sectors like technology and energy, they show why this time really might be different. If you've been confused by stocks rallying while prices stay high, this episode offers a clear, data-driven explanation. #CPI #S&P500 #Inflation #FederalReserve #BreakevenInflation #StockMarket #PricingPower #Technology #Energy #Investing #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #MarketDisconnect #FedPause #CorporateProfit #InflationTrade Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    7 min

  7. 3d ago

    Why Used Car Prices Are Defying the Inflation Narrative

    This episode of Inflation Explained drills into a single surprising data point: while headline CPI has cooled to 3.3% year-over-year as of April 2026, used car prices are bucking the trend and actually rising again. Lucas and Luna unpack why—blaming a perfect storm of constrained new-car supply, elevated lease returns, and a shift in consumer preference toward cheaper alternatives amidst sticky services inflation. They connect it to the broader inflation picture, referencing the Fed's preferred PCE index and the stubbornness of core services excluding housing. The hosts also explain what this means for the average buyer, and why the used car market may be a leading indicator for where inflation is headed next. A must-listen for anyone trying to reconcile official numbers with what they see on lots. #UsedCars #CPI #Inflation #AutoMarket #CoreInflation #PCE #Fed #SupplyChain #ConsumerBehavior #Economics #CarPrices #InflationExplained #Fexingo #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #LucasAndLuna #April2026CPI #PriceIndex Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    7 min

  8. 3d ago

    How Service Inflation Is Keeping the Fed on Hold

    Episode 31: Lucas and Luna dig into why service-sector inflation—things like rent, insurance, and medical care—is staying stubbornly high even as goods prices cool. With CPI at 332.4 and core PCE still above the Fed's target, they explore the 'sticky services' problem using real data from April 2026. Lucas explains how labor costs in services create a feedback loop that keeps inflation above 3%, and why the Fed is unlikely to cut rates soon despite market hopes. Luna brings in the latest JOLTS data showing 7.6 million job openings, linking tight labor markets to persistent service inflation. They also touch on how this dynamic affects your daily budget, from car repairs to dentist visits. A clear, data-driven look at the structural force keeping inflation sticky. #ServiceInflation #StickyInflation #CPI #CorePCE #FedPolicy #InterestRates #LaborMarket #JOLTS #RentInflation #InsuranceCosts #MedicalCare #InflationOutlook #FOMC #EconomicData #CostOfLiving #BusinessPodcast #Economics #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    8 min
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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-stabilization policies alter CPI weights, how the Cleveland Fed's inflation nowcast differs from the official print. Lucas and Luna never simplify for drama; they treat the listener as someone who reads the earnings call transcripts and the Fed minutes but wants a sharper lens on the numbers. The show is for anyone who needs to understand inflation not as a headline but as a force that reshapes budgets, investment portfolios, and business models. What happens when the disinflation narrative stalls? How do you separate sticky inflation from base effects? #CPI #Inflation #FederalReserve #CostOfLiving #ConsumerPriceIndex #ProducerPriceIndex #PCE #MonetaryPolicy #WageGrowth #RentIndex #EnergyPrices #CoreInflation #EconomicData #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #InflationExplained Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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