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How Transport Costs Drive Your Daily Prices
With the S&P 500 at 7,566 and CPI ticking up to 334.1 in August, we explore why your grocery bill feels sticky despite cooling headline inflation. Lucas and Luna dig into the hidden logistics layer of the economy, analyzing how fuel prices and supply chain bottlenecks create a persistent cost-of-living pressure that traditional consumer baskets often miss. We break down the specific mechanics of freight margins, the impact of geopolitical tensions on shipping routes, and why core PCE remains stubbornly elevated at 130.7. This episode connects macroeconomic data like the 2.38 percent ten-year…
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