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How Wholesale Prices Signal Consumer Pain Ahead
On this episode of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna examine the May 2026 wholesale inflation numbers and what they mean for your wallet. With the Producer Price Index surging 1.1% in May, far above expectations, the hosts break down why energy-driven wholesale costs are a leading indicator for consumer prices. They discuss how the jump in wholesale energy prices—spurred by the Iran conflict and the ECB's first rate hike since 2023—could feed into retail prices for gasoline, home heating, and manufactured goods over the coming months. Lucas challenges the common view that CPI is the…
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