How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Used Car Market

In episode 43 of Stagflation Conversations, Lucas and Luna examine how persistent high inflation and slow growth are transforming the used car market. With May CPI hitting 4.2%, the highest in three years, consumers are holding cars longer and demand for used vehicles is surging, pushing average prices up 15% year-over-year. The hosts explore how this is reshaping dealership models, with traditional used car lots pivoting to subscription services and longer-term rentals. They also discuss the impact on auto lenders, who are seeing higher delinquency rates as stretched households grapple with larger monthly payments. Specific data points include the 6.0% drop in the NASDAQ over the past week and the 4.3% unemployment rate. The episode closes with a reflection on the parallels to the 1970s and a listener-supported call to action. #Stagflation #UsedCars #AutoMarket #Inflation #CPI #CarPrices #AutoLoans #Dealerships #SubscriptionModel #ConsumerFinance #Economics #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #1970sEchoes #HighInflation #SlowGrowth #JobMarket Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo