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How Stagflation Drives Up Consumer Electronics Prices
Episode 136 of Stagflation Conversations digs into a pocket of inflation most of us feel every day: consumer electronics. Imported goods from China just hit their highest cost level since 2008, according to the latest trade data. And that feeds directly into the price of smartphones, laptops, and home gadgets. Lucas and Luna break down why a typical flagship phone now costs 15% more than two years ago, how companies are redesigning products to shave off dollars, and why this feels like a 1970s-style supply shock—except this time it's semiconductors and shipping, not oil. They also…
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