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Why Staying Home Is Getting More Expensive
In this episode of Stagflation Conversations, Lucas and Luna explore the surprising trend of 'funflation' — the rising cost of at-home entertainment and everyday life. With consumer prices up 3.5% year-over-year in June 2026, even staying in is costing more. They break down how higher costs for streaming services, at-home dining, and hobbies are squeezing household budgets, and what this means for the broader economy. Using recent data on core CPI and average hourly earnings, they connect the dots between slow growth, persistent inflation, and the changing definition of…
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