Latest / Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo: High Inflation, Slow Growth, and 1970s Echoes
How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Used Car Market
In episode 43 of Stagflation Conversations, Lucas and Luna examine how persistent high inflation and slow growth are transforming the used car market. With May CPI hitting 4.2%, the highest in three years, consumers are holding cars longer and demand for used vehicles is surging, pushing average prices up 15% year-over-year. The hosts explore how this is reshaping dealership models, with traditional used car lots pivoting to subscription services and longer-term rentals. They also discuss the impact on auto lenders, who are seeing higher delinquency rates as stretched households grapple with…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.