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Why Auto Insurance Is the New Inflation Signal
In this episode of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna break down why auto insurance premiums are rising at their fastest pace in decades, even as headline CPI shows some cooling. They explore how repair costs, supply chains, and risk modeling are driving the surge, and what it means for your budget. With car repair inflation running at 8.2% year-over-year and insurers losing money on every policy, the hosts explain why this isn't a temporary blip—it's a structural shift. They also touch on the broader implications for inflation measurement and the Fed's decisions, using the…
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