The Real Story Behind the Latest CPI Reading

In this episode of Economic Indicators with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna unpack the July CPI report, which showed headline inflation cooling to 2.6 percent while core prices remained sticky at 3.2 percent. They explore why shelter costs are still pushing core inflation higher, how the Fed is likely to interpret this data ahead of its September meeting, and what it means for your wallet. With the ten-year Treasury yield at 4.64 percent and the unemployment rate at 4.1 percent, the hosts discuss the delicate balance the Fed faces as it considers its next move. They also examine the surprising drop in wholesale prices and what that signals for future consumer price changes. This episode cuts through the noise to give you a clear picture of where inflation stands and what to watch next. #CPI #Inflation #CoreCPI #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Economy #Economics #ShelterCosts #WholesalePrices #PPI #FedPause #TreasuryYields #Unemployment #JobsReport #EconomicIndicators #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MacroData Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo