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The Tariff Tax on Your Grocery Bill
Inflation feels personal because the data is shifting under our feet. On this episode of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna dissect the New York Fed’s recent finding that much of today’s price pressure stems directly from tariffs rather than organic demand. With the Consumer Price Index sitting at 334.1 in August 2026 and core prices still climbing, we explore how import taxes are becoming a visible tax on everyday goods. We break down why services inflation remains sticky while goods prices fluctuate with policy changes, and what this means for your cost of living heading into the final…
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