Why the GDP Deflator Tells a Different Inflation Story

While CPI has cooled, the GDP deflator is rising faster than most realize. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down why the deflator — which covers all domestically produced goods and services — is running hot, and what that means for Fed policy. With real GDP growth accelerating to 2.1% and nominal GDP climbing, the deflator is hovering around 3.5% annualized, well above headline CPI. They explain the composition differences, the role of import prices, and why the Fed might care more about this measure than you think. Plus, a listener Q&A on how to track the deflator using BEA data. All in under 12 minutes. #Economics #GDPDeflator #Inflation #CPI #FederalReserve #RealGDP #NominalGDP #BreakevenInflation #EconomicIndicators #MonetaryPolicy #BusinessCycle #DataAnalysis #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Macroeconomics #GDPGrowth #PriceLevel Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo