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The Inflation Gap Between What You Pay and What CPI Shows
In episode 87 of Inflation Explained with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into the disconnect between official CPI inflation and the prices consumers actually experience. They anchor the conversation on a specific number: the May 2026 CPI reading of 334.0, which shows a modest 0.5% monthly increase. But behind that headline, they explore why your personal inflation rate might be much higher — especially in categories like rent and insurance that CPI underweights. Lucas cites the latest core PCE reading of 130.1, the Fed's preferred gauge, which tells a different story. Luna brings up the ADP…
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