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What Your Coffee Habit Reveals About Inflation
Lucas and Luna explore how discretionary purchases like coffee reveal the true impact of inflation on household budgets. With CPI hitting 4.2% annually in May 2026, they break down the gap between headline inflation and everyday spending, using the example of a daily latte to explain how price increases compound over time. They discuss the New York Fed's survey on household financial worries hitting a four-year high and what that means for consumer behavior. This episode offers a practical lens for understanding inflation beyond the official numbers.
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