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Why Lettuce Prices Crashed While Inflation Lingers
In July 2026, the consumer price index ticked up to 332.8 while wholesale prices stayed flat—and lettuce prices plunged to record lows after a cyclospora scare. Lucas and Luna explore what this strange divergence tells us about the current stagflationary environment. They dig into the mechanics of fresh produce pricing, the role of food safety scares, and why the broader grocery basket remains sticky even as some items collapse. Along the way, they connect the dots to Federal Reserve policy, the bond market's inflation expectations, and what the data means for your wallet. If you've…
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