Why Your Grocery Bill Feels High Even as Inflation Cools

CPI slowed to 2.9 percent in July, but grocery prices remain stubbornly high. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into why the basket of goods the government tracks doesn't match what you actually buy. They look at the gap between headline inflation and the 'food at home' index, how restaurant prices are climbing faster, and why the recent lettuce plunge won't fix your overall bill. They also touch on what the Fed's preferred core PCE measure means for your wallet, and how the war in Iran could push energy costs back up. If you've ever felt like the inflation rate doesn't reflect your supermarket receipts, this episode explains the disconnect. Plus, Lucas breaks down why your rent might be falling while your grocery bill stays high, and what that means for the broader economy. You'll come away with a clearer idea of what's really driving your cost of living—and why the numbers don't always tell the whole story. #GroceryPrices #CPI #Inflation #CostOfLiving #FoodAtHome #CorePCE #Fed #Economics #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #JulyCPI #FoodInflation #RestaurantPrices #LettucePlunge #SupermarketReceipts #RentVsGroceries Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo