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The Price Gap Between Wholesale and Retail You Are Paying
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the growing disconnect between wholesale prices, which unexpectedly declined 0.3 percent in June 2026, and the retail prices consumers still see rising. They drill into why a drop in gasoline costs didn't filter through to grocery shelves, and how import price gains—especially from China—are keeping margins fat for some businesses. Lucas breaks down the concept of 'cost-plus pricing' versus what companies actually do: price what the market will bear. Luna points out that the core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred gauge, actually…
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