Core Inflation Is Falling at Different Speeds

Headline inflation is easing, but core CPI—which strips out food and energy—is still running hotter than the overall number. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the June 2026 CPI release: overall CPI fell to 332.6 while core CPI held at 336.1, a gap that matters for your wallet and for the Fed's next move. They explain why services like rent and medical care are keeping core inflation sticky even as goods prices decline, why the Fed's preferred gauge—core PCE—actually ticked up, and what today's 10-year breakeven rate of 2.28 percent says about market expectations. If you've ever wondered why the inflation you feel doesn't match the headline number, this episode gives you a practical framework to read the data yourself. No jargon, no math overload—just a clear conversation about the forces that shape your cost of living. #CoreInflation #CPI #Inflation #FederalReserve #InterestRates #CostOfLiving #Economics #Finance #PCE #BreakevenRate #BondMarket #ServicesInflation #GoodsDeflation #Rent #MedicalCosts #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicData Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo