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The Real Cost of Stagflation in Your Grocery Cart
With core inflation stubbornly above three percent and real wage growth lagging, the American consumer is facing a squeeze that goes beyond simple price hikes. This episode examines how supply chain bottlenecks and sticky service costs are creating a new normal for household budgets. We analyze the latest CPI data from August 2026, exploring why grocery prices remain elevated despite falling commodity costs, and what this means for personal finance strategies heading into the fall quarter.
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