The Inflation Gap Between What You Pay and What CPI Shows

In episode 87 of Inflation Explained with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into the disconnect between official CPI inflation and the prices consumers actually experience. They anchor the conversation on a specific number: the May 2026 CPI reading of 334.0, which shows a modest 0.5% monthly increase. But behind that headline, they explore why your personal inflation rate might be much higher — especially in categories like rent and insurance that CPI underweights. Lucas cites the latest core PCE reading of 130.1, the Fed's preferred gauge, which tells a different story. Luna brings up the ADP private payrolls miss of 98,000 in June, raising the question of whether a softening labor market will eventually cool sticky service prices. They discuss the 'inflation perception gap' and why your wallet and the data don't line up. Listeners get a clearer lens to interpret economic headlines. #CPI #Inflation #EconomicIndicators #PersonalFinance #CostOfLiving #Rent #Insurance #PCE #FederalReserve #ADP #LaborMarket #Economics #Business #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationGap #StickyPrices Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo