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How Housing Costs Lock In Stagflation
Stagflation isn't just about rising prices and flat growth; it's about the structural trap of housing costs. With core CPI holding at 337.8 in August 2026 and real GDP growth slowing to one point five percent, the traditional tools for breaking inflation are failing because rent and shelter costs move differently than goods. Lucas and Luna break down why the lag in rental data is creating a policy blind spot, how wage stagnation at thirty-seven dollars an hour is squeezing discretionary spending, and what this means for the Fed's next interest rate decision. If you've felt…
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