The Price Gap Between Wholesale and Retail You Are Paying

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the growing disconnect between wholesale prices, which unexpectedly declined 0.3 percent in June 2026, and the retail prices consumers still see rising. They drill into why a drop in gasoline costs didn't filter through to grocery shelves, and how import price gains—especially from China—are keeping margins fat for some businesses. Lucas breaks down the concept of 'cost-plus pricing' versus what companies actually do: price what the market will bear. Luna points out that the core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred gauge, actually rose in May, complicating the narrative. They discuss the implications for the Fed's rate path, with the effective federal funds rate holding at 3.63 percent. The episode also touches on the World Cup boost for bars and restaurants, and why that might be a temporary bright spot. A must-listen for anyone wondering why their wallet doesn't feel the inflation data the headlines celebrate. #WholesalePrices #RetailInflation #CostPlusPricing #PPI #CPI #CorePCE #FedRate #GasolinePrices #ImportPrices #ChinaTrade #WorldCupEffect #Restaurants #Bars #FederalReserve #InflationGap #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo