Why Your Coffee Is Getting Pricier While Inflation Cools

In this episode of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna unpack a puzzle: headline inflation is easing, yet your morning coffee keeps getting more expensive. They trace the cost from the arabica bean to your cup, showing how extreme drought in Vietnam and Brazil has slashed supply, pushing global coffee futures to record highs. They connect the dots to the latest CPI data — which rose just 0.1 percent in June — and explain why energy and food prices are excluded from 'core' inflation, making the coffee spike invisible to the Fed's favorite gauge. Along the way, they discuss how roasters and cafes absorb costs, why shelf prices lag futures by months, and what this means for your budget. It's a deep dive into one commodity's ripple effects, with a nod to broader inflation trends. Tune in for a clear, conversational breakdown of why your latte costs more, even as the overall price picture cools. #CoffeePrices #Inflation #CPI #Commodities #SupplyChain #DroughtImpact #VietnamDrought #BrazilCoffee #ArabicaBeans #CoreInflation #FedPolicy #CostOfLiving #ConsumerPrices #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #InflationExplained #DailyBriefing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo