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How the Iran Conflict Is Reshaping Your Inflation Reality
In this episode of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna break down the complex ways the ongoing Iran conflict is driving a persistent energy inflation that the Fed's preferred core measures miss. They discuss recent data showing the average US household paying $450 more on gas and energy, and explain why this geopolitical shock creates a 'double scar' effect on consumer psychology. The hosts examine how the Fed's focus on core CPI and PCE inflation — which exclude food and energy — may be underestimating the real pain households feel. They also explore why this energy shock…
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