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Why Services Inflation Is Stickier Than Goods Prices
We explore why your grocery bill feels stable while the cost of haircuts, repairs, and healthcare keeps climbing. With August CPI data showing core prices holding near 337, we examine the structural shift in inflation from tangible goods to intangible services. Lucas breaks down the labor-intensive nature of service sectors that AI and automation haven't fully disrupted yet, while Luna asks how this impacts household budgets where wages are stagnating relative to service costs. We look at specific examples like home maintenance and personal care to understand why the Federal Reserve’s…
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