Why Your Imported Goods Are Getting Cheaper but Not Your Rent

Episode 18 of The Trade Deficit Podcast with Fexingo dives into a paradox that's been playing out in the 2026 economy: imported goods are getting cheaper thanks to a strong dollar, but domestic services like rent and healthcare keep pushing inflation higher. Lucas and Luna unpack new data from the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, which hit 3.3% in April, and connect it to the latest trade balance numbers showing a widening deficit. They explore how the dollar's strength is suppressing goods prices while sticky service inflation keeps the Fed on hold, and what that means for your wallet. Along the way, they reference the recent comments from Fed officials Kashkari and Goolsbee, and explain why the trade deficit might actually be helping to cool goods inflation. A focused, data-rich conversation for anyone trying to understand why prices feel mixed right now. #TradeDeficit #Inflation #StrongDollar #FederalReserve #GoodsVsServices #ImportPrices #RentInflation #CoreInflation #Goolsbee #Kashkari #ECB #CNBC #FOMC #USD #EconomicData #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo