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Why the Fed Is Watching Wholesale Prices Deflate
Episode 118 of The Federal Reserve Podcast explores why the Fed is closely monitoring the unexpected decline in wholesale prices. Lucas and Luna discuss the 0.3% drop in the Producer Price Index for June 2026, driven by a sharp fall in gasoline prices, and what this signals for future Fed rate decisions. They connect this to the latest CPI data showing 3.5% annual inflation, and examine how disinflation in the pipeline could ease pressure on the Fed, even as geopolitical risks and services inflation linger. Using specific numbers and real-time economic indicators, they break down why…
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