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Why Your Wallet Feels Heavy Despite Lower Inflation
Inflation numbers may be cooling, but the cost of living remains stubbornly high for millions. This episode explores the divergence between headline CPI figures and personal expenses, focusing on how services inflation, housing costs, and wage stagnation create a unique pressure cooker for households. We examine why the Federal Reserve's target metrics often feel disconnected from daily reality, using recent labor market data and core PCE readings to explain the gap. Lucas and Luna break down the structural reasons behind this mismatch, offering clarity on what these economic indicators…
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