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The Funflation Trap Why Staying Home Costs More Now
In Episode 111 of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna break down the 'funflation' trend: why staying in for entertainment now costs more than going out. They look at how streaming services, takeout, and at-home upgrades have risen in price faster than restaurants and live events, using the latest CPI data from May 2026. Lucas points to the shift in consumer spending post-pandemic, where demand for home-focused goods and services pushed prices higher, while sectors like dining and travel saw slower inflation due to competition. They discuss the role of shrinkflation in streaming…
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